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LD05 NKE

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,270 mi
Last recorded95,270 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 NKE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 95,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

child seat insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2012 87,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

child seat insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,588 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 81,552 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

gear box cooler pipe leaking front

Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,936 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 76,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,542 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,835 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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LD05 NKE is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD05 NKE, 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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LD05 NKE is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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