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CT55 FTA

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,111 mi
Last recorded83,111 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 FTA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 83,111 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,396 miles

BOTH front brake discs worn and corroded

BOTH front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 31 May 2014 80,390 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH front brake discs worn and corroded

BOTH front wiperblades slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 21 May 2013 71,941 miles

BOTH front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 71,910 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,126 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 67,126 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,209 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 54,205 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,694 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 29,520 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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CT55 FTA is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 52,503 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 CT55 FTA, 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 21 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CT55 FTA registered?

CT55 FTA is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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