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WJ09 TFK

2009 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,046 mi
Last recorded158,046 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Kia Magentis61,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 TFK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 158,046 miles

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front & o/s/rear plastic bumper marked & slight damage

Offside Front brake disc slight fluctuation

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension beam corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front tyre sizes are = 205/65/16 on same axle

o/s/ & n/s/rear tyre sizes are = 205/60/16 on same axle

plastic lower outer sill covers fitted o/s/ & n/s

taxi vehicle

Fail 17 May 2018 158,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken at lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front & o/s/rear plastic bumper marked & slight damage

Offside Front brake disc slight fluctuation

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension beam corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front tyre sizes are = 205/65/16 on same axle

o/s/ & n/s/rear tyre sizes are = 205/60/16 on same axle

plastic lower outer sill covers fitted o/s/ & n/s

taxi vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2017 118,556 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 118,556 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 87,795 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,931 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,475 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2013 31,678 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 31,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,665 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)

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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WJ09 TFK is a 2009 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ09 TFK, 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 WJ09 TFK registered?

WJ09 TFK is a 2009 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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