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DN05 TJX

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,171 mi
Last recorded86,171 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 TJX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 86,171 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 78,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 69,345 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 64,079 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 64,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 59,359 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 59,261 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,487 miles

Front Lower lower wishbone ball joint pin hole leak from dust cover (both sides)

Fail 22 Jul 2020 53,486 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (both sides) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edges/outer walls (both sides) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,322 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside and offside sill covers fitted obscuring sills to be checked

Pass 9 Mar 2018 46,555 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,693 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 42,690 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,783 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,646 miles

o/s/f wipper blade poor

Pass 11 Mar 2014 33,172 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,036 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 30,515 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2011 27,152 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 27,152 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 22,722 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 22,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2009 19,141 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 19,141 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 13,244 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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DN05 TJX is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DN05 TJX, 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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DN05 TJX is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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