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FY04 ZBR

2004 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,419 mi
Last recorded115,419 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 ZBR
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 115,419 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 115,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,112 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,171 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 80,171 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,594 miles

battery insecure

exhaust system corroding slightly

front brake discs

front brake discs slightly warped

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 28 Sep 2009 68,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

exhaust system corroding slightly

front brake discs

front brake discs slightly warped

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,400 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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FY04 ZBR is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY04 ZBR, 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

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What year was FY04 ZBR registered?

FY04 ZBR is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is FY04 ZBR safe to buy?

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