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YP55 RYM

2005 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,214 mi
Last recorded80,214 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 RYM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 80,214 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 80,203 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,137 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,370 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,587 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 70,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,361 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 67,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,344 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 64,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,654 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,321 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 56,161 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,921 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,345 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,995 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,583 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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YP55 RYM is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP55 RYM, 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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YP55 RYM is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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