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GF05 PZH

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,112 mi
Last recorded91,112 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 PZH
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,112 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf brake hose covered in grease

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Aug 2017 91,112 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf brake hose covered in grease

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 78,691 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flange joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre is worn smooth / bald on the inner edge

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine sump coroded and leaking oil

Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,145 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Rear Tyre pressure low

Offside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

Rear tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,601 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 59,600 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

exhaust front bracket corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,440 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust front bracket corroded

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 7 Sep 2011 49,051 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,686 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GF05 PZH is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF05 PZH, 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 GF05 PZH registered?

GF05 PZH is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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