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ML05 DUY

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,415 mi
Last recorded57,415 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 DUY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,415 miles

Engine sump leaking/ rotten.

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,881 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,893 miles

Engine oil topped up by 1.0ltr 5/30

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

Oil filter leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,249 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,360 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,495 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 3 Apr 2008 12,276 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 12,276 miles

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

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

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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ML05 DUY is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ML05 DUY, 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 ML05 DUY registered?

ML05 DUY is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is ML05 DUY safe to buy?

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