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FL55 FUV

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,701 mi
Last recorded51,701 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 FUV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,701 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 47,844 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,843 miles

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

Nearside headlamp pattern poor.

Offside front tyre wearing on on inner tread edge.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 42,843 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp pattern poor.

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing on on inner tread edge.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 38,820 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,820 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,897 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,114 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,768 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,146 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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FL55 FUV is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FL55 FUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL55 FUV registered?

FL55 FUV is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is FL55 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 FUV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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