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SX05 DZR

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,673 mi
Last recorded74,673 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 DZR
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 74,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge,close to limit

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,673 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front worn on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge,close to limit

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 68,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil low

Pass 10 Jul 2014 68,040 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 50,744 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,896 miles

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

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

front disc worn on insides

Pass 17 Jul 2010 35,325 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,583 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,953 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 18,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SX05 DZR is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SX05 DZR, 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 SX05 DZR registered?

SX05 DZR is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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The MOT history for SX05 DZR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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