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KW04 DKL

2004 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,281 mi
Last recorded92,281 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 DKL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at minimum 1.6mm tread depth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 92,270 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 83,414 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,820 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, lenses deteriorated affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 26 Jul 2019 76,816 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps, lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,768 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 75,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake discs on inner sides pitted/corroded

both front centre d bushes starting to wear

Pass 20 Jun 2016 73,090 miles

front centre d bushes starting to wear

Pass 22 Jun 2015 66,731 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tyres starting to get worn and perished

under body and outer sill surface corrision and damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2015 66,731 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyres starting to get worn and perished

under body and outer sill surface corrision and damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,849 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2014 58,839 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,533 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,575 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 36,570 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,060 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 24,914 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2009 23,252 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2008 20,997 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,791 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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KW04 DKL is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KW04 DKL, 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 KW04 DKL registered?

KW04 DKL is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 27 June 2004.

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