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YM54 AVW

2005 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,653 mi
Last recorded125,653 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 AVW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 125,653 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 125,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,130 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 116,256 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,716 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 111,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 104,806 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 91,309 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,779 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

damage to front number plate

Fail 22 Aug 2011 78,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

damage to front number plate

Pass 14 Aug 2010 63,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 47,601 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,435 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 36,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 29,212 miles

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

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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YM54 AVW is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YM54 AVW, 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 YM54 AVW registered?

YM54 AVW is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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