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DE54 ERO

2004 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

37,315 mi
Last recorded37,315 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 ERO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 37,315 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 37,311 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 33,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 33,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 28,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 23,507 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 19,249 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 19,249 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 14,652 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 12,717 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 10,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 8,111 miles

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2017 5,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 3,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 1,748 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 21,756 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,222 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,178 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 5,502 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 4,096 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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DE54 ERO is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DE54 ERO, 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 DE54 ERO registered?

DE54 ERO is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is DE54 ERO safe to buy?

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