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CT55 FTF

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,127 mi
Last recorded79,127 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 FTF
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 79,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 70,783 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 64,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 59,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 54,905 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,076 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 37,709 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 26,400 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 22,582 miles

Rear coil spring worn Both rear coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 22,344 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 22,344 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 22,149 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 21,832 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 21,249 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 19,884 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,433 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 16,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 13,750 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 FTF is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

CT55 FTF is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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