Kia Magentis (2005)
2005 Kia Magentis
CarHunch analysed 882 real MOT records for the 2005 Kia Magentis. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Kia Magentis falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77.4% pass rate, meaning nearly one in four fail their MOT—not a strong showing for a nearly 20-year-old car, though the 18.6% dangerous defect rate suggests structural or safety issues aren't unusually common. Petrol models fare identically poorly at 77.3%, so fuel type won't rescue your odds here.
These cars are averaging 57,349 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but they're racking up nearly 3 failures and 14 advisories per test, pointing to cumulative wear across multiple systems rather than one dominant problem. If you're considering one, budget for routine repairs and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension, braking, and electrical components—the pattern suggests these areas deteriorate steadily.
What to check before buying a 2005 Kia Magentis
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 864 | 77.3% | 3.02 |
| LPG (2%) | 15 | 83.4% | 1.6 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 68% | 4 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 90.9% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Kia Magentis vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Kia Magentis vehicles fall between 41,686 and 68,616 miles.
2005 Kia Magentis — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 46 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (7% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Kia Magentis
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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62.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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60.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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39.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.1%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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28.7%
Oil leak
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27.7%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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