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EG05 NPD

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

89,806 mi
Last recorded89,806 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 NPD
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,806 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside wiper blade spliting

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inbetween box and pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 89,806 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside wiper blade spliting

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inbetween box and pipe (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,607 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml on

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

Fail 23 Sep 2014 81,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

eml on

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

Fail 23 Sep 2013 74,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

eml light on

front brake discs worn

n/s tyre worn on outside edge

o/s front wiper blade starting to split

steering wheel cover split

n/s front tyre very badly worn on inside edge

o/s front tyre very badly worn on edges and is close to legal limit tread

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

eml light on

front brake discs worn

n/s tyre worn on outside edge

o/s front wiper blade starting to split

steering wheel cover split

n/s front tyre very badly worn on inside edge

o/s front tyre very badly worn on edges and is close to legal limit tread

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 19 Sep 2012 65,423 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,700 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

Fail 6 Sep 2011 55,699 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air bag light on

o/s front tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,502 miles

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

air bag light warning light on

front discs worn

rear discs slightly worn

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,836 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 37,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,772 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 28,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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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EG05 NPD is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EG05 NPD, 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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EG05 NPD is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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