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VA05 OWM

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,741 mi
Last recorded35,741 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 OWM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2021 35,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 35,327 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 34,514 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 33,006 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 31,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 29,078 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,653 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,837 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,917 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,869 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 18,318 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,247 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 13,597 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 10,881 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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VA05 OWM is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA05 OWM, 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 VA05 OWM registered?

VA05 OWM is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 20 August 2005.

Is VA05 OWM safe to buy?

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