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KD54 AGU

2004 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,966 mi
Last recorded141,966 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD54 AGU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 141,966 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex and rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing and n/s/r body and lamp (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres bald on inner edge close to cords

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded and wearing thin on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 126,702 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 126,215 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 100,539 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 100,539 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 83,094 miles

both rear brake disks rusty on outer faces

Fail 24 Jan 2015 83,094 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both rear brake disks rusty on outer faces

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,884 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 68,884 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,118 miles

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

wiper blades could be bigger

Pass 28 Dec 2011 62,620 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,015 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 56,015 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,193 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,783 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 41,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,103 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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KD54 AGU is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KD54 AGU, 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 KD54 AGU registered?

KD54 AGU is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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