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NL04 VSJ

2004 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,583 mi
Last recorded67,583 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 VSJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 67,583 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 67,581 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 58,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,968 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 54,968 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 52,688 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 52,688 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 50,702 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 46,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2014 44,698 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 44,698 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,976 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 42,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,891 miles

offside rack end slight play

parking brake slightly high

Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,605 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,464 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,591 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,009 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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NL04 VSJ is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 NL04 VSJ, 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 NL04 VSJ registered?

NL04 VSJ is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 4 July 2004.

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