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YG05 SWZ

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,530 mi
Last recorded67,530 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 SWZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 67,530 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,373 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 61,584 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 56,602 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 52,751 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mountings removed (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,848 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 26 Feb 2016 46,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,616 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,467 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,324 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,182 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,039 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 33,673 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,296 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 25,471 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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YG05 SWZ is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YG05 SWZ, 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 YG05 SWZ registered?

YG05 SWZ is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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