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KB05 WVC

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,786 mi
Last recorded48,786 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 WVC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,786 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 48,029 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 48,028 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,897 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Jun 2014 41,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,519 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 35,152 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,857 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 31,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 27,398 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,875 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,966 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KB05 WVC is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KB05 WVC, 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 KB05 WVC registered?

KB05 WVC is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is KB05 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB05 WVC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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