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VN05 NCE

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,721 mi
Last recorded95,721 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 NCE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 95,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 95,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 86,701 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 76,258 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,861 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 65,861 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 52,675 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 34,296 miles

front number plate has slight damage

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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VN05 NCE is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN05 NCE, 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 VN05 NCE registered?

VN05 NCE is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is VN05 NCE safe to buy?

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