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JB53 HMB

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,934 mi
Last recorded103,934 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB53 HMB
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,934 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

auto box pipe oil leak

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

n/s/rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,540 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 91,540 miles

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

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

o/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,376 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 63,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the tread shoulders

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on the tread shoulders

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 62,212 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,663 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,061 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,504 miles

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

Offside Front 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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JB53 HMB is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JB53 HMB, 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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JB53 HMB is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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