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FL55 FUW

2005 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,432 mi
Last recorded114,432 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 FUW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 114,432 miles

air bag light on

crack in exhaust front pipe mounting

nearside door mirror glass cracked

stone chip to windscreen at nearside

Fail 15 Dec 2011 114,432 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

crack in exhaust front pipe mounting

nearside door mirror glass cracked

stone chip to windscreen at nearside

Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,520 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

center stop light not connected

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2009 75,311 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside 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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FL55 FUW is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FUW, 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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What year was FL55 FUW registered?

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

Is FL55 FUW safe to buy?

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