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BF54 FYB

2004 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,970 mi
Last recorded103,970 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FYB
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2017 103,970 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 100,622 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,901 miles

steering slightly noisey

Pass 26 Feb 2013 77,306 miles

battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 68,136 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,136 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,418 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight imbalance at front brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,061 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,978 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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BF54 FYB is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 55,087 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 BF54 FYB, 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 22 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF54 FYB registered?

BF54 FYB is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BF54 FYB safe to buy?

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