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DY04 ZZC

2004 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,728 mi
Last recorded107,728 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 ZZC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 107,728 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 107,629 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,525 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre on 2mm of tread

Fail 18 Sep 2013 84,396 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre on 2mm of tread

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,087 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 70,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,124 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,124 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,255 miles

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

both rear brake discs heavily corroded-pitted but not weaknd

Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,250 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake discs heavily corroded-pitted but not weaknd

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,313 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,332 miles

10% imbalaNCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKES

Fail 14 Apr 2008 33,332 miles

10% imbalaNCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKES

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 23,896 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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DY04 ZZC is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 DY04 ZZC, 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 DY04 ZZC registered?

DY04 ZZC is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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