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AJ04 CMZ

2004 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,629 mi
Last recorded117,629 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 CMZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 117,629 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 117,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2013 110,917 miles

engine management light on

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 110,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emissions not done

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,544 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,641 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 82,760 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 71,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 64,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,580 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 58,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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AJ04 CMZ is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AJ04 CMZ, 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 AJ04 CMZ registered?

AJ04 CMZ is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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