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FV06 HTU

2006 Kia Magentis

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,001 mi
Last recorded108,001 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Magentis54,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 HTU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 108,001 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation & then slow to release (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Engine management malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

General corrosion to steering & suspension components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 106,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 104,044 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 104,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2023 101,463 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 101,463 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,646 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 98,640 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Bottom arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 corners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 95,796 miles

Corrosion on suspension components

Pass 1 Jun 2020 93,649 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 93,649 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 89,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 84,796 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 80,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 80,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,927 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 70,426 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2014 63,966 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 63,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 58,298 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 28 May 2013 58,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on

Pass 24 May 2012 52,128 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 46,409 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn.

Both wipers perished.

Fail 20 May 2011 46,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both wipers perished.

Both rear tyres unevenly worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 40,362 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyre have uneven tread wear

Pass 2 Jun 2010 40,362 miles

both rear tyre have uneven tread wear

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,862 miles

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

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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FV06 HTU is a 2006 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FV06 HTU, 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 FV06 HTU registered?

FV06 HTU is a 2006 Kia Magentis, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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