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ET04 JDZ

2004 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,245 mi
Last recorded168,245 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 JDZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 168,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 168,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 159,962 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S N/S (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 159,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S N/S (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 150,024 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 150,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 133,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside + on limit

Fail 21 Aug 2014 117,963 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside + on limit

Pass 6 Aug 2013 100,777 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 84,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 84,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,890 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,297 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,351 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,770 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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ET04 JDZ is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ET04 JDZ, 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 ET04 JDZ registered?

ET04 JDZ is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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