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EA54 RFK

2004 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,250 mi
Last recorded94,250 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 RFK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,250 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 83,659 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 83,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 77,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

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

engine managment light stays on ofter start up

Pass 8 May 2010 72,044 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 May 2010 72,044 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 65,740 miles

offside and nearside rear inner pads low

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,644 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 60,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 40,181 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,633 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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EA54 RFK is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EA54 RFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA54 RFK registered?

EA54 RFK is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is EA54 RFK safe to buy?

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