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FM04 FYL

2004 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,999 mi
Last recorded63,999 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 FYL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 63,999 miles

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 22 Apr 2022 59,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 55,827 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 53,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 43,270 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 43,266 miles

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced off side low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 36,406 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 34,633 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 34,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 33,214 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 32,091 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,184 miles

battery insecure

Pass 12 May 2011 27,801 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 25,896 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 25,895 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 22,181 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 22,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 19,385 miles

inner o/side rear sidelight out, rec / rep

o/side headlight pattern getting slightly diffused by moisture, rec / rep

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 10 May 2007 17,103 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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FM04 FYL is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FM04 FYL, 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 FM04 FYL registered?

FM04 FYL is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is FM04 FYL safe to buy?

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