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YY55 EHN

2005 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,924 mi
Last recorded111,924 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Magentis52,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 EHN
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 111,924 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 101,330 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 101,330 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 90,906 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 90,906 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2013 79,029 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 66,633 miles

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

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 6 Jun 2011 57,464 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 45,467 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 45,467 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,983 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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YY55 EHN is a 2005 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YY55 EHN, 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 YY55 EHN registered?

YY55 EHN is a 2005 Kia Magentis, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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