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KIA 151

2004 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,475 mi
Last recorded16,475 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIA 151
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 16,475 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 16,079 miles

Rear brakes corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

nsf and osf rack end and top suspension ball joints have slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2021 16,075 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brakes corroded

all tyres cracking

front and rear subframes corroded

nsf and osf rack end and top suspension ball joints have slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,535 miles

all tyres cracking

rear discs corroded/pitted little movement from osr handbrake lever

rear subframe corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 13,534 miles

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

all tyres cracking

rear discs corroded/pitted little movement from osr handbrake lever

rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 12,967 miles

Both rear tyres, tread cracking.

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 12,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres, tread cracking.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 11,435 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 11,041 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 11,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,024 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 11,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 9,265 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 9,246 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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KIA 151 is a 2004 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 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 MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KIA 151, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KIA 151 registered?

KIA 151 is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is KIA 151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIA 151 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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