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AR04 KWM

2004 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,555 mi
Last recorded79,555 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 KWM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,555 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 79,550 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 67,544 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,646 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,470 miles

all tyres showing signs of wear and deterioration

ft pads getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2009 37,490 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 37,423 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,778 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,124 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)

reccomend front and rear wheel alignment checks due to uneven front and rear tyre wear

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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AR04 KWM is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AR04 KWM, 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 AR04 KWM registered?

AR04 KWM is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is AR04 KWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 KWM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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