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YR55 YLM

2005 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,209 mi
Last recorded70,209 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 YLM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 70,209 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 63,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,270 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 44,954 miles

front no plate crack

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,639 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,150 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,994 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 17,994 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,005 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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YR55 YLM is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR55 YLM, 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 YR55 YLM registered?

YR55 YLM is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is YR55 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 YLM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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