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DA55 FKH

2005 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,380 mi
Last recorded107,380 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FKH
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,380 miles

Brake pipe @ nearside rear corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Loose/chafed wiring at nearside front steering rack area

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 107,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe @ nearside rear corroded

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Loose/chafed wiring at nearside front steering rack area

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2012 107,052 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 107,502 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 May 2012 107,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

one of o/s/r tail lights not working

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Mar 2011 100,365 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 78,244 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 78,244 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 68,449 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 68,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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DA55 FKH is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DA55 FKH, 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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DA55 FKH is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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