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GD05 KCK

2005 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,469 mi
Last recorded94,469 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 KCK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 94,469 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 94,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,477 miles

underneath of car in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 91,808 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,620 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,381 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 78,381 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,917 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,651 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 65,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,654 miles

O/S/R Tyre has Chaffing to side wall

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Tyre has Chaffing to side wall

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,229 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 54,225 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,707 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,761 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,030 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,170 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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GD05 KCK is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 GD05 KCK, 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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GD05 KCK is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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