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KJ04 RAH

2004 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,136 mi
Last recorded56,136 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 RAH
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 56,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 52,036 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 52,026 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,398 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 50,416 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,166 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 48,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 47,810 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 47,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,029 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 43,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,609 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,065 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,501 miles

Front tyres perishing

N/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,819 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,919 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 32,417 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 32,417 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine check light on

Pass 29 Jun 2007 23,791 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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KJ04 RAH is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KJ04 RAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ04 RAH registered?

KJ04 RAH is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is KJ04 RAH safe to buy?

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