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FG06 XMU

2006 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,465 mi
Last recorded64,465 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Magentis54,424 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 XMU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 64,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Mar 2022 64,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,097 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Mar 2021 57,075 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,576 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 43,303 miles

both rear wheels binding

n/s/f wheel binding

o/s/r disc heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,415 miles

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

heavy surface rust on several front and rear suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2016 37,865 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,974 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,984 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,640 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 34,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,081 miles

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,435 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,237 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 30,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,932 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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FG06 XMU is a 2006 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG06 XMU, 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 FG06 XMU registered?

FG06 XMU is a 2006 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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