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DN05 TXZ

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,836 mi
Last recorded69,836 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 TXZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2023 69,836 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated inner wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r drop link

rear disc's

rear underside corrosion

n/s mirror

both front tyres bald inner and outer edges

heavy corrosion o/s/r lower suspension arm

Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,167 miles

o/s/r brake pads

play n/s/r drop link

rear foot brake efforts otl

Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,690 miles

n/s mirror

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

n/s/r drop link

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear end corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2020 57,690 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated outer sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s mirror

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

n/s/r drop link

n/s/r tyre heavy ageing otl

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

rear end corrosion

Pass 1 May 2019 51,073 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two front to rear at rear = corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded breather pipes ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog light switch poor in operation

Pass 11 May 2018 47,213 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Coil springs corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 42,599 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 May 2017 42,599 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 38,897 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 34,835 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 8 May 2014 31,519 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 31,519 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 2 May 2013 28,426 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 25,162 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN & PITTED

Pass 5 May 2011 22,268 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS + STARTING TO PERISH ON SIDE WALLS

FRONT BRAKE PADS HAVE APPROX 3-4MM LEFT ON THEM

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL / PERFORMANCE NEAR TO LIMITS

Pass 21 May 2010 17,856 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 14,068 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 9,385 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 TXZ is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN05 TXZ, 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 DN05 TXZ registered?

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

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