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WR55 ETL

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,409 mi
Last recorded101,409 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 ETL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 101,409 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 101,409 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 91,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 60,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,440 miles

Front mud flaps rubber edge make very slight contact with front tyres

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,301 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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WR55 ETL 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 87.5%.

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 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 WR55 ETL, 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 WR55 ETL registered?

WR55 ETL is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is WR55 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 ETL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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