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DE06 NLY

2006 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,348 mi
Last recorded65,348 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Magentis54,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 NLY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 65,348 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 64,347 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 62,842 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 60,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,859 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 56,348 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 56,348 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 52,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 48,684 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 45,397 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 45,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,978 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 41,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 38,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,088 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 31,761 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 28,223 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 24,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,929 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,248 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,990 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 16,684 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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DE06 NLY is a 2006 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DE06 NLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE06 NLY registered?

DE06 NLY is a 2006 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 April 2006.

Is DE06 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 NLY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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