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DF05 BCE

2005 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,675 mi
Last recorded54,675 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 BCE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 54,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 54,670 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 53,768 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2024 52,898 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2023 52,199 miles

engine cover fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2023 52,196 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 51,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened +spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned pipe has been replaced (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 49,629 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 48,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 48,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,090 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slighty perished

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,650 miles

off/side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2014 39,764 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 9 Jun 2014 39,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,483 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 34,097 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 26,269 miles

Both front braking disc's are slightly worn

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

Fail 24 May 2011 26,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front braking disc's are slightly worn

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 17,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2010 17,883 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 12,627 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 12,627 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DF05 BCE is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 DF05 BCE, 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 DF05 BCE registered?

DF05 BCE is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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