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DA55 FKJ

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,144 mi
Last recorded80,144 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FKJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 80,144 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

Pass 11 Nov 2014 75,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 75,103 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,097 miles

O/S/R tyre cracked, slightly perished and worn on inner shoulder.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 71,097 miles

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

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R tyre cracked, slightly perished and worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,447 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,878 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2011 57,876 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,252 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 51,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 42,804 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 42,804 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 32,090 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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DA55 FKJ is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FKJ, 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 DA55 FKJ registered?

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

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