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KJ04 YVY

2004 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,645 mi
Last recorded56,645 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ04 YVY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 56,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering reservoir overfull (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 55,946 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering reservoir overfull (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,087 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid reservoir overfull (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 55,087 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid reservoir overfull (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 53,836 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps slightly foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine and subframe very wet but not dripping onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing cracks. DOT code 41-03 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 53,791 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps very foggy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine and subframe very wet but not dripping onto floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing cracks. DOT code 41-03 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,477 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear anti roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 51,433 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear anti roll bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 50,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 49,980 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 48,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 48,872 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,107 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,193 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,500 miles

ADVISE BATTERY U/S

Fail 28 Jul 2014 43,500 miles

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

ADVISE BATTERY U/S

Fail 12 Aug 2011 35,888 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

various body damage

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,888 miles

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

various body damage

Pass 16 Feb 2011 33,499 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit, slight play o/s ball joint

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,718 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,092 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 14,246 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 10,628 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 YVY is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KJ04 YVY, 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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KJ04 YVY is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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