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AO05 NPK

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,034 mi
Last recorded82,034 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NPK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 82,034 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 75,014 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,938 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 70,261 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 67,173 miles

Long parking brake travel

Pass 5 Jun 2020 64,341 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,204 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 61,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,868 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2018 53,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,092 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,779 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,692 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 35,649 miles

both front wipers starting to smear screen

o/s/f upper ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,471 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,758 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 10,698 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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AO05 NPK is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO05 NPK, 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 AO05 NPK registered?

AO05 NPK is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 NPK safe to buy?

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