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ML05 EAP

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,372 mi
Last recorded56,372 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 EAP
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 56,372 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 50,871 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,532 miles

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

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

o/s indicator bulb does not flash when in operation inside the car

Fail 11 Oct 2013 44,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

o/s indicator bulb does not flash when in operation inside the car

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,588 miles

air bag light on

rear brake disck lightley corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,876 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,159 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,880 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 17,225 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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ML05 EAP is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EAP, 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 EAP registered?

ML05 EAP is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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