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KF55 KWA

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,666 mi
Last recorded45,666 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF55 KWA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 45,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 45,467 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to most steering and suspension parts front and rear

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 45,460 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to most steering and suspension parts front and rear

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boots are perishing on both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 44,994 miles

oil leak

under body slightly rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2022 44,946 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 44,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 43,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,275 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,317 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 40,315 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking between tread

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,059 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,821 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 26,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,748 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,078 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 21,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,185 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,090 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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KF55 KWA is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KF55 KWA, 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 KF55 KWA registered?

KF55 KWA is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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