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GR55 UTW

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,376 mi
Last recorded80,376 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 UTW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 80,376 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 77,276 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,406 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 69,744 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,475 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,661 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 62,463 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 60,556 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 58,370 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,255 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,716 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,880 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 45,534 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,132 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)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 41,132 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 38,548 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,548 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,563 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 2 Jan 2009 26,747 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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GR55 UTW is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GR55 UTW, 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 GR55 UTW registered?

GR55 UTW is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is GR55 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 UTW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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