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FV55 NYU

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,691 mi
Last recorded49,691 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NYU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,691 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 49,683 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,749 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 42,277 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 42,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 36,375 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 32,607 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,513 miles

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

both reara tyres slight cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2009 24,697 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,589 miles

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

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 NYU is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue 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 FV55 NYU, 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 FV55 NYU registered?

FV55 NYU is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is FV55 NYU safe to buy?

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