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DE55 GZU

2006 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,575 mi
Last recorded47,575 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Kia Magentis54,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GZU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,575 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,885 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 40,251 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 35,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,568 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,002 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 21,785 miles

Brake pads not visable through wheel trims

Sight damage to front no plate ,still ledgable

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 GZU is a 2006 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE55 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

DE55 GZU is a 2006 Kia Magentis, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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