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KE05 AFS

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,256 mi
Last recorded78,256 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 AFS
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 78,256 miles

Nearside Front Damage, no sharp edges.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,771 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 57,376 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,609 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 51,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,545 miles

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

front brake pads getting low and brake discs quite worn/corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,526 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 35,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres getting low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2013 35,047 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Jan 2012 29,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,043 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o.s.f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2010 19,197 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 14,351 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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KE05 AFS 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 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 KE05 AFS, 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 KE05 AFS registered?

KE05 AFS is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 18 August 2005.

Is KE05 AFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 AFS 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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