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FG04 JGX

2004 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,635 mi
Last recorded49,635 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 JGX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 49,635 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 49,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately modified (2.3.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

oil light flickers on/off

Pass 30 May 2012 36,799 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,518 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,741 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 13,264 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,039 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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FG04 JGX is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG04 JGX, 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 FG04 JGX registered?

FG04 JGX is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FG04 JGX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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