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FG04 JHE

2004 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,911 mi
Last recorded89,911 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 JHE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 89,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2017 86,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 86,272 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2016 82,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 78,300 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 74,182 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 71,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 69,610 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

boot area cluttered

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2010 55,634 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

boot area cluttered

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,958 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2009 49,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front innerwing gaurd insecre

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipes greased

Fail 29 Mar 2007 30,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake pipes greased

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 JHE is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHE, 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 JHE registered?

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

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