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MM55 VKW

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,359 mi
Last recorded46,359 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 VKW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 46,359 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 45,901 miles

Both front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 45,138 miles

Suspension components starting to corrode

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed black

Pass 30 Nov 2022 43,513 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

most of underside of vehicle has been undersealed black

Fail 30 Nov 2022 43,513 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front and rear suspension components rusty

most of underside of vehicle has been undersealed black

Pass 7 Dec 2021 41,377 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,491 miles

Front and rear suspension components are rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2020 40,491 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front and rear suspension components are rusty

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 40,012 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 39,330 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 39,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,413 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 38,413 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 37,287 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 37,282 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 35,314 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 33,487 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 33,487 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,498 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,471 miles

front tyres worn on edges 205/60/15

Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,021 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,166 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,767 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,567 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Nov 2008 17,567 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside front 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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MM55 VKW is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MM55 VKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MM55 VKW registered?

MM55 VKW is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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