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DE55 GZS

2006 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,588 mi
Last recorded110,588 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 Kia Magentis54,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GZS
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 110,588 miles

Both front tyres just on wear bars o/s/r tyre begining to crack up

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake lever nearly at top before operating

Fail 5 Aug 2013 110,588 miles

Both front tyres just on wear bars o/s/r tyre begining to crack up

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake lever nearly at top before operating

Pass 3 Aug 2012 85,052 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,075 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 16,696 miles

sill covers fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake has little reserve travel

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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DE55 GZS is a 2006 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE55 GZS, 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 DE55 GZS registered?

DE55 GZS is a 2006 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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