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EK04 TJX

2004 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,725 mi
Last recorded53,725 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 TJX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 53,725 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 53,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,756 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 52,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,440 miles

both front wipers poor

check tracking

exhaust pipework/joints rusty

extensive oil leak noticed

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread with edge wear

surface corrossion on suspension components

Fail 23 Mar 2017 52,440 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front wipers poor

check tracking

exhaust pipework/joints rusty

extensive oil leak noticed

n/s/f tyre low on edge however also has large nail at inner shoulder 205/60/15v

o/s/f tyre low on tread with edge wear

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 49,715 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 49,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 48,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,419 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,177 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,332 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 43,332 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 40,650 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 40,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2010 38,384 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,176 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,919 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,704 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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EK04 TJX is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK04 TJX, 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

How do I check the history of EK04 TJX?

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What year was EK04 TJX registered?

EK04 TJX is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is EK04 TJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK04 TJX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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