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EF06 XVL

2006 Kia Magentis

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,904 mi
Last recorded163,904 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Kia Magentis54,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 XVL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 163,904 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription missing number plate broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge.cords not exposed at time of test.

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

Offside Front drivers door interior handle broken but still operational

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 152,693 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 147,623 miles

Both front lower arms front bushes separating

Pass 18 May 2017 145,909 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 145,907 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 May 2016 144,889 miles

MINOR DAMAGE TO FRONT SCREEN OUTSIDE WIPER SWEEP

Pass 1 Jun 2015 142,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 137,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 130,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2012 124,457 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 116,107 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 109,444 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper starting to smear

Pass 27 May 2009 103,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre side wall starting to perish

off side front tyre side wall starting to perish

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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EF06 XVL is a 2006 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2006 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 54,424 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 EF06 XVL, 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 20 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF06 XVL registered?

EF06 XVL is a 2006 Kia Magentis, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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