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HJ05 UVB

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,198 mi
Last recorded39,198 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 UVB
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,198 miles

air bag light on

front brake pads look low

knocking noise from offside front nothing found during test

offside headlamp light output

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 39,198 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

air bag light on

front brake pads look low

knocking noise from offside front nothing found during test

offside headlamp light output

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,144 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2011 37,139 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both h/lights adjusted from too high

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,763 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 33,801 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 29,319 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,020 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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HJ05 UVB is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ05 UVB, 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 HJ05 UVB registered?

HJ05 UVB is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HJ05 UVB safe to buy?

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