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KB04 LWU

2004 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,467 mi
Last recorded94,467 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB04 LWU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,467 miles

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

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

front number plate broken

Fail 9 Sep 2014 94,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

front number plate broken

Pass 21 May 2013 81,513 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 81,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 70,311 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 70,187 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 60,424 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 60,424 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 50,534 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 50,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 May 2009 40,728 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,279 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,658 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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KB04 LWU is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KB04 LWU, 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 KB04 LWU registered?

KB04 LWU is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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