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KA04 RPZ

2004 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,727 mi
Last recorded91,727 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA04 RPZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 91,727 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front. ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. 205/60/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern. 205/60/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 91,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front. ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. 205/60/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread pattern. 205/60/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 90,470 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 90,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,442 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 89,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,324 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 88,324 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,481 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 86,481 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 84,452 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 84,450 miles

Front rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,739 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 79,131 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,646 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 76,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 75,043 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,043 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 73,778 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 71,785 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 71,785 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 66,868 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,986 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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KA04 RPZ is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KA04 RPZ, 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 KA04 RPZ registered?

KA04 RPZ is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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