CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP04 XYG

2004 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,468 mi
Last recorded92,468 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 XYG
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 92,468 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 92,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 88,725 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 84,043 miles

Front exhaust section has been repaired.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 79,713 miles

Front exhaust section has had temporary repair.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch heavily corroded.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 79,707 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust section has had temporary repair.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch heavily corroded.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 75,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 75,413 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake hose fouling suspension part

Pass 2 Nov 2020 73,203 miles

Front exhaust flex becoming deteriorated.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 67,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 67,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 62,979 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 56,844 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 52,990 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,738 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 47,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,451 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 40,485 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,545 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 34,550 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 32,172 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 261,228 miles

front brake discs worn,pads appear to be wearing low,recommend attention.

rear tyres wearing low on the inside edges.

Fail 8 May 2008 26,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn,pads appear to be wearing low,recommend attention.

rear tyres wearing low on the inside edges.

Pass 14 May 2007 21,336 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing close to the tread depth indicators.

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
Full Kia Magentis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP04 XYG is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FP04 XYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP04 XYG?

You can check the full history of FP04 XYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP04 XYG registered?

FP04 XYG is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is FP04 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 XYG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP04 XYG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP04 XYG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.