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FH55 HDV

2006 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,735 mi
Last recorded34,735 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 2006 Kia Magentis54,424 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 HDV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,735 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 34,725 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,162 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 31,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HDV is a 2006 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 FH55 HDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH55 HDV?

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What year was FH55 HDV registered?

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

Is FH55 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 HDV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH55 HDV have outstanding finance?

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