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KA05 WCU

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,928 mi
Last recorded43,928 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 WCU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,928 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe union. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe union. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,748 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 40,621 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 38,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,982 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,790 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 33,790 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 31,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,007 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 26,610 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,271 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,117 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 3 Aug 2009 18,921 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,369 miles

Wiper blades well worn & split.

Front brake pads well worn.

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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KA05 WCU is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KA05 WCU, 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 KA05 WCU registered?

KA05 WCU is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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