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MH04 LYX

2004 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,484 mi
Last recorded46,484 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 LYX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2017 46,484 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe heavily greased not allowing full visual inspection

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,726 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,170 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,811 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 24,818 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front wiper torn

Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,284 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MH04 LYX is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MH04 LYX, 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 MH04 LYX registered?

MH04 LYX is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for MH04 LYX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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