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FV04 KKJ

2004 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 KKJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 85,479 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 85,479 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 81,309 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 81,309 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,540 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 73,540 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 60,722 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 51,320 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,647 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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FV04 KKJ is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV04 KKJ, 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 FV04 KKJ registered?

FV04 KKJ is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 May 2004.

Is FV04 KKJ safe to buy?

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