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GJ05 XHD

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,448 mi
Last recorded139,448 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 XHD
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 139,448 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop inop

Pass 20 Oct 2011 90,567 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,409 miles

advise ,air bag warning is on.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 65,408 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

advise ,air bag warning is on.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,867 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,493 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GJ05 XHD is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GJ05 XHD, 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 GJ05 XHD registered?

GJ05 XHD is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is GJ05 XHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 XHD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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