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SA04 XLJ

2004 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,172 mi
Last recorded78,172 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Magentis55,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 XLJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,172 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,002 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,661 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 103,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 70,416 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,289 miles

both front brake discs showing wear and corrosion on inner disc faces

Pass 5 Feb 2009 57,154 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,696 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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SA04 XLJ is a 2004 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SA04 XLJ, 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 SA04 XLJ registered?

SA04 XLJ is a 2004 Kia Magentis, first registered on 21 April 2004.

Is SA04 XLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA04 XLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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