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MT55 APK

2005 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,511 mi
Last recorded102,511 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 APK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 102,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn smooth inner and heavily cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 102,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (edges worn and outer worn smooth) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn smooth inner and heavily cracking) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,585 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,854 miles

Body has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened further action advised (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ***************** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ************** (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perished

cant see any brake pads

Fail 1 Sep 2017 88,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened further action advised (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ***************** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm ************** (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perished

cant see any brake pads

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,241 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,199 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,987 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 72,980 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,204 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 62,050 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 62,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear brake disc outer face corroded and pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,862 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 53,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,864 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 46,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MT55 APK is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MT55 APK, 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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MT55 APK is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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