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DK54 VLE

2004 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,576 mi
Last recorded77,576 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 VLE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 77,576 miles

oil leak

tracking needs checking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres under inflated

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Jan 2015 77,576 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres under inflated

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

oil leak

tracking needs checking

Pass 21 Jan 2014 71,921 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 71,869 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,777 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,103 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,814 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 48,071 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 48,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,566 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,371 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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DK54 VLE is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DK54 VLE, 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 DK54 VLE registered?

DK54 VLE is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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