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ML54 XEC

2004 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,653 mi
Last recorded83,653 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XEC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 83,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 82,456 miles

Both front headlamp image deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake support cable, broken

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Aug 2022 80,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 77,822 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,653 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 72,639 miles

Headlamp image is poor

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 72,639 miles

Headlamp image is poor

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,608 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 67,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 62,958 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 57,241 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 57,230 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,606 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 47,274 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,274 miles

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

sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,528 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,703 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 18,674 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,294 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 14,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspect approx. 1,500 miles left on drivers side front inner brake pad

Wipers just starting to split

Pass 10 Nov 2008 14,724 miles

Suspect approx. 1,500 miles left on drivers side front inner brake pad

Wipers just starting to split

Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,501 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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ML54 XEC is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ML54 XEC, 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 ML54 XEC registered?

ML54 XEC is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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