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FV55 BVH

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,157 mi
Last recorded46,157 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 BVH
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 46,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 46,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault bad connection repaired (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 44,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 44,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 42,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 42,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 40,311 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 40,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 38,851 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,560 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 34,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 31,972 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 29,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2016 27,558 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 25,899 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 24,104 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 21,995 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 19,824 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 17,456 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 14,834 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 11,955 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 8,447 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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FV55 BVH is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV55 BVH, 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 FV55 BVH registered?

FV55 BVH is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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The MOT history for FV55 BVH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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