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DG05 ELJ

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,437 mi
Last recorded107,437 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 ELJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 107,437 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2016 107,437 miles

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

Engine management light on

Front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,752 miles

clutch worn

oil sump leaking-rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2015 102,752 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

clutch worn

oil sump leaking-rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2014 99,015 miles

front number plate slight damage

Fail 13 Feb 2014 99,015 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,630 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

air bag warning on dash

engine check light 0n dash

Fail 11 Feb 2013 86,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

air bag warning on dash

engine check light 0n dash

Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on dash

Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,944 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 54,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 40,331 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 27,000 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2009 27,000 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2008 10,221 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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DG05 ELJ is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DG05 ELJ, 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 DG05 ELJ registered?

DG05 ELJ is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is DG05 ELJ safe to buy?

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