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CT55 VZX

2006 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,890 mi
Last recorded66,890 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Magentis54,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 VZX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 66,890 miles

Hand Brake slight reverse travel

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

Park Brake 17%

Fail 19 May 2016 66,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light lense smashed (1.1.A.3e)

Hand Brake slight reverse travel

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

Park Brake 17%

Pass 22 May 2015 63,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear door damage

offside rear tail gate damage

Fail 21 May 2015 63,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear door damage

offside rear tail gate damage

Pass 26 Jul 2014 60,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2013 57,279 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 48,448 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tre wearing low

Pass 11 Jun 2011 39,764 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 28,404 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 28,404 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,071 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 VZX is a 2006 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CT55 VZX, 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 CT55 VZX registered?

CT55 VZX is a 2006 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is CT55 VZX safe to buy?

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