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PJ54 BLK

2004 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,671 mi
Last recorded77,671 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 BLK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,586 miles

all brake discs pitted

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 28 Aug 2018 73,586 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all brake discs pitted

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,545 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 66,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 60,078 miles

Exhaust rusty not seriously weakened .

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,803 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,998 miles

front plate damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2014 44,998 miles

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

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

front plate damaged

Pass 1 May 2013 42,863 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,631 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 40,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,599 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 23,291 miles

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

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

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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PJ54 BLK is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ54 BLK, 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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PJ54 BLK is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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