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YP05 FCM

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,863 mi
Last recorded103,863 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 FCM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 103,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 103,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,824 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 77,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,666 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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YP05 FCM is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YP05 FCM, 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 YP05 FCM registered?

YP05 FCM is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is YP05 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 FCM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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