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HY05 UPA

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,966 mi
Last recorded62,966 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 UPA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,966 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 62,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 58,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 20 Oct 2017 58,089 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 53,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre bald on edge but no cords exposed at time of test.

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak.

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 53,161 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre bald on edge but no cords exposed at time of test.

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak.

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,400 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords showing.

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

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

Oil leak

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 38,400 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords showing.

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

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

Oil leak

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 30,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,250 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 15,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 15,163 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 13,072 miles

Offside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastic sill covers

Pass 27 Oct 2009 10,636 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,344 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 7,113 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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HY05 UPA is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY05 UPA, 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 HY05 UPA registered?

HY05 UPA is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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