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SP09 TGY

2009 Kia Magentis

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

203,888 mi
Last recorded203,888 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Magentis61,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 TGY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 203,888 miles

Corrosion to underside and components

Fail 22 Jun 2021 203,888 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside and components

Tyre pressures require checking, nsr obviously low

Pass 26 Jun 2020 203,235 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively drive belt tensioner/idler pulley also worn, advise repair soon. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes, advise further investigation and repair. (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub-frames corroded including all other drive line and suspension components, brake lines and exhaust system. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heat shield loose but not likely to fall front vehicle

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 18 Jun 2020 203,206 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively drive belt tensioner/idler pulley also worn, advise repair soon. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes, advise further investigation and repair. (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub-frames corroded including all other drive line and suspension components, brake lines and exhaust system. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heat shield loose but not likely to fall front vehicle

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Jun 2019 202,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 190,910 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 190,910 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 167,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre badly misshapen inner edge (215/50r17

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2017 167,887 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 41% (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre badly misshapen inner edge (215/50r17

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 138,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge (215/50r17

engine covers and undertrays fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 27 May 2016 137,571 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (215/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge (215/50r17

engine covers and undertrays fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2015 107,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 106,907 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,008 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake efficiency 17 %

Fail 2 Jun 2014 79,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres inner shoulders wearing smooth

Pass 21 May 2012 28,941 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)

Pass 18 May 2011 10,461 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 10,460 miles

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

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

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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SP09 TGY is a 2009 Kia Magentis in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2009 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 61,417 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 SP09 TGY, 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 17 years old, this Kia Magentis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP09 TGY registered?

SP09 TGY is a 2009 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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