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CV05 YAE

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,616 mi
Last recorded49,616 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 YAE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,616 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,193 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 17 Aug 2013 48,134 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,843 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 33,802 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 33,898 miles

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

front brake discs are in poor condition.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Smear on frfont wipers

Tracking out ??

Fail 7 Apr 2010 26,448 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Smear on frfont wipers

Tracking out ??

Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,976 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,527 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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CV05 YAE is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV05 YAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV05 YAE registered?

CV05 YAE is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CV05 YAE safe to buy?

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