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FH53 CXM

2004 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,278 mi
Last recorded94,278 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CXM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,278 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2015 86,421 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,382 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,582 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking

os main brake pipe corroding at rear

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,774 miles

handbrake cable support bracket insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,588 miles

main brake pipes slight corrosion at rear

osr tyre on 2,0mm

rear spring corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 56,353 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 47,871 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 47,871 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 42,630 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 28,893 miles

slight cut on nearside front tyre tread

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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FH53 CXM is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FH53 CXM, 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 FH53 CXM registered?

FH53 CXM is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is FH53 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 CXM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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