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GF55 ZYJ

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,595 mi
Last recorded128,595 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 ZYJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 128,595 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 128,567 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 123,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 103,428 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,098 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 92,995 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 84,771 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 84,770 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,443 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,485 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut. but not deep enough to cords

vehicles wheels have all got winter tyres fitted to them

Pass 28 Jan 2012 64,952 miles

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

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

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

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

alternator belt cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,839 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 34,042 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 18,534 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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GF55 ZYJ is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GF55 ZYJ, 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 GF55 ZYJ registered?

GF55 ZYJ is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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