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KW05 UVT

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,885 mi
Last recorded77,885 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 UVT
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,885 miles

front brake discs are heavily worn and corroded

offside and nearside front tyres are approaching legal limit and bald on the inner edges

Fail 4 Jan 2016 77,885 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs are heavily worn and corroded

offside and nearside front tyres are approaching legal limit and bald on the inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,930 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 69,928 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,384 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,107 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,125 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,431 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)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,734 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 12 Aug 2008 17,081 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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KW05 UVT is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW05 UVT, 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 KW05 UVT registered?

KW05 UVT is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is KW05 UVT safe to buy?

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