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CE56 EYC

2006 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,158 mi
Last recorded97,158 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Magentis54,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 EYC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 97,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 97,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 97,085 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper blades insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2022 91,917 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 85,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 85,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,652 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jun 2020 78,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,651 miles

Air bag light came on at end of mot test then went out?

Central Rear Upper Stop light out?

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 71,651 miles

Air bag light came on at end of mot test then went out?

Central Rear Upper Stop light out?

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,051 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 64,050 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Front wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,471 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 54,233 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 54,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,254 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 21 Apr 2015 40,254 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,092 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 6,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 6,263 miles

stronge advise all four tyres has bad cracking to side walls but not to inner cord

Pass 13 Sep 2010 5,933 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 5,377 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Magentis?

Based on 64,198 MOT tests across 5,165 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
5,720
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,721
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,593
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,415
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,311
position lamp(s) not working 847
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CE56 EYC is a 2006 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 54,424 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Magentis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,721 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE56 EYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Magentis typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE56 EYC registered?

CE56 EYC is a 2006 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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