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GJ55 VPU

2005 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,352 mi
Last recorded55,352 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VPU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,599 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 51,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,651 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 30 Aug 2013 43,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,486 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 36,203 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,203 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,630 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 29,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 25,630 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 19,655 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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GJ55 VPU is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GJ55 VPU, 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 GJ55 VPU registered?

GJ55 VPU is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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