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MT05 MYB

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,260 mi
Last recorded42,260 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 MYB
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 42,260 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 42,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,410 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 29,690 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,091 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,883 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 20,118 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,400 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,568 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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MT05 MYB is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 MT05 MYB, 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 MT05 MYB registered?

MT05 MYB is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is MT05 MYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 MYB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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