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FH55 HDU

2006 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,079 mi
Last recorded124,079 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Kia Magentis54,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 HDU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 124,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside steering rack boot starting to perish

Offside steering rack boot starting to perish

exhaust front flexible weak

rear silencer weak

Pass 23 Oct 2021 114,723 miles

Nearside Front outer cv gaitor starting to crack

Offside Front outer cv gaitor starting to crack

exhaust front flexible weak

rear silencer joint to centre section weak

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 105,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 92,332 miles

exhaust front pipe flexible weak

Pass 13 Apr 2018 84,224 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust front pipe flexible weak

Pass 1 Apr 2017 73,871 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,962 miles

exhaust front pipe flexible weak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,453 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 57,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,032 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 53,686 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 53,686 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,798 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outside edge

offside front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2011 48,832 miles

front brake pads getting worn

Pass 14 May 2010 45,048 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,501 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 40,155 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 2 Jan 2009 40,155 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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FH55 HDU is a 2006 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH55 HDU, 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 FH55 HDU registered?

FH55 HDU is a 2006 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is FH55 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 HDU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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