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AP04 BDX

2004 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,680 mi
Last recorded109,680 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BDX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 109,680 miles

Front both tyres tread depths at 3mm

Oil leak ()

rev counter not working

Fail 20 Oct 2016 109,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both tyres tread depths at 3mm

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

rev counter not working

Pass 30 Sep 2015 99,156 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Sep 2015 99,156 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Sep 2014 88,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,758 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 74,372 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,623 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak rad area!

engine sump corroded & leaking(BAD)!

exhaust deteriorating!

Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,489 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak rad area!

engine sump corroded & leaking!

Fail 8 Oct 2011 63,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant leak rad area!

engine sump corroded & leaking!

front brake discs corroded/worn!

rear brake discs badly corroded!

Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,886 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded/worn!

rear brake discs corroded!

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,519 miles

front discs worn// rear discs rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2009 51,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs worn// rear discs rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,978 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 36,793 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AP04 BDX is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP04 BDX, 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 AP04 BDX registered?

AP04 BDX is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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