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KE05 APW

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,333 mi
Last recorded107,333 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 APW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 107,333 miles

front exhaust mounting broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 5 May 2016 93,743 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

offside front wiper blade deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2015 74,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 56,467 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 42,075 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Fail 8 May 2013 42,075 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty on inner edges

slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 14 May 2012 25,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,182 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 19,637 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,922 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,646 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 APW is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KE05 APW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KE05 APW registered?

KE05 APW is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is KE05 APW safe to buy?

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