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DE04 NFZ

2004 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,566 mi
Last recorded85,566 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NFZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement has snapped off from mounting point (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush perished resulting in movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has hole within the 30cm mark off the trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has hole within the 30cm mark off the seat belt mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill has hole within the 30cm mark off the trailing arm (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre has 2mm remaining

Offside Rear wheel acre corroded with 30cm of a prescribed area ie seat mounting

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

all rear trailing arms and support arms reduced 3rd in thickness

both rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,033 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded.

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to check adult seat belt.

nearside front drive shaft outer c/v boot rubber badly cracked.

offside front brake slightly binding on.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 79,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded.

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, unable to check adult seat belt.

nearside front drive shaft outer c/v boot rubber badly cracked.

offside front brake slightly binding on.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,871 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to crack (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 72,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to crack (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 66,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 66,414 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,711 miles

auxillary drive belt-cracking.

both front brake discs-pitted and worn.

brake pipes to each front wheels-corroded

carbon cannister mounting bracket insecure.

exhaust rear heat shield-insecure.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 59,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

auxillary drive belt-cracking.

both front brake discs-pitted and worn.

brake pipes to each front wheels-corroded

carbon cannister mounting bracket insecure.

exhaust rear heat shield-insecure.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,792 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bottom ball joint dust cover has slight leak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 54,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bottom ball joint dust cover has slight leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,531 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 49,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,015 miles

corrosion on various rear brake pipes -unable to check fully due to access. suggest replacements now.

rear brake pads wearing low and corrosion on rear discs.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,481 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,513 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,962 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,393 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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DE04 NFZ is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE04 NFZ, 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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DE04 NFZ is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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