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GY05 USU

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,546 mi
Last recorded99,546 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 USU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 99,546 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 95,086 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,968 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 91,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside front (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and offside front lower wishbone ball-joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,089 miles

Both front lower ball joints deteriorated!

NS front CV gator leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2016 89,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front lower ball joints deteriorated!

NS front CV gator leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2014 85,075 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 85,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 77,484 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 72,883 miles

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

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

both rear discs corroded and poor condition

both rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,095 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear so unable to check seat belt correctly

front wiper blades poor condition

rear discs corroded and poor condition

Fail 11 Nov 2011 63,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear so unable to check seat belt correctly

front wiper blades poor condition

rear discs corroded and poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,883 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2010 54,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 46,186 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 36,156 miles

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

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

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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GY05 USU is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GY05 USU, 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 GY05 USU registered?

GY05 USU is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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