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KH04 BKG

2004 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,862 mi
Last recorded118,862 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH04 BKG
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 118,862 miles

oil leak at front

Fail 29 Jun 2016 118,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak at front

Pass 27 Jun 2015 111,191 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

oil around bottom of engine

Fail 26 Jun 2015 111,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

oil around bottom of engine

Fail 31 May 2014 101,493 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 101,493 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 91,469 miles

front wipers are deteriorated

offside front tyre is on 3mm, legal lim it is 1.6mm

there is a slight engine oil leak and oil level was low

Fail 21 Apr 2012 74,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak down engine

Pass 21 Apr 2012 74,140 miles

oil leak down engine

Pass 27 May 2010 63,950 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 63,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 53,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 34,329 miles

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

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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KH04 BKG is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 KH04 BKG, 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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KH04 BKG is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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