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ML05 HZS

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,243 mi
Last recorded67,243 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,243 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 67,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,822 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,406 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 59,422 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,960 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 44,769 miles

Rear tyre treads low 3mm/limit 1.6mm

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 HZS 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 HZS, 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 HZS registered?

ML05 HZS is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for ML05 HZS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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