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FM06 BBJ

2006 Kia Magentis

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,110 mi
Last recorded80,110 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2006 Kia Magentis54,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 BBJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,110 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 80,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 66,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 49,156 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,287 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 38,287 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 12,090 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 10,401 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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FM06 BBJ is a 2006 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM06 BBJ, 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

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What year was FM06 BBJ registered?

FM06 BBJ is a 2006 Kia Magentis, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is FM06 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 BBJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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