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MF55 VLL

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,760 mi
Last recorded171,760 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 VLL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 171,760 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 171,760 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 158,899 miles

E.M.L on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak noted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 158,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm less than 1.6 in parts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm lee than 1.6 in parts (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E.M.L on dash

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak noted

Fail 13 Aug 2015 143,682 miles

All front to rear brake pipes greased not allowing full visual inspection

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 143,682 miles

All front to rear brake pipes greased not allowing full visual inspection

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 125,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 109,646 miles

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

Oil leak

e.m.l on

exhasust corroded

unable to check rear seat belts due to objects

Fail 27 Feb 2012 91,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

front pads appear low

grease noted to nearside front c.v boot no split found

heavy oil leak noted

nearside rear tyre perishing outer face

nearside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge

offsiide rear tyre perishing outer face

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

Pass 27 Feb 2012 91,834 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads appear low

grease noted to nearside front c.v boot no split found

heavy oil leak noted

nearside rear tyre perishing outer face

nearside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge

offsiide rear tyre perishing outer face

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,405 miles

both front outter c.v boots perishing

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn to 2mm

oil leak noted

recommend brake check

recommend tracking check

Fail 28 Feb 2011 81,405 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outter c.v boots perishing

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both front tyres worn to 2mm

oil leak noted

recommend brake check

recommend tracking check

Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,651 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 64,651 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,250 miles

air bag light on

front tyres very low tread & bald inner edge

items over 40mm in windscreen are MOT fail

rear brake pads low

rear tyres low tread

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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MF55 VLL is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF55 VLL, 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 MF55 VLL registered?

MF55 VLL is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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