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MA05 HPJ

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,536 mi
Last recorded78,536 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 HPJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 78,536 miles

nearside front brake slight fluctuation

nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake discs outer face corroded

nearside rear inner brake pad low

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front brake slightly fluctuating

oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 29 Apr 2016 78,535 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake slight fluctuation

nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake discs outer face corroded

nearside rear inner brake pad low

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front brake slightly fluctuating

oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,479 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front brake has slight fluctuation in effort

nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear brake discs outer face corroded

nearside rear inner brake pad getting low

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside front brake has fluctuation in effort

offside front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 28 Feb 2015 66,607 miles

nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriated

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge close to legal limit

offside rear tyre slight perished

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,593 miles

eml light on

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,305 miles

offside front inner brake pad looks low

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 42,401 miles

nearside rear tyre slight wear on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,955 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,462 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 27,462 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 11,712 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MA05 HPJ is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA05 HPJ, 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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MA05 HPJ is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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