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Y294 LGM

2001 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,136 mi
Last recorded113,136 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY294 LGM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 113,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

offside front fog light not working

Pass 18 Jul 2017 110,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge worn

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hazard switch sticky

Pass 27 Jul 2016 104,420 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre slightly worn at inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,932 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 93,932 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,126 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 87,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 80,849 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,756 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,250 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,236 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 59,929 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 59,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,438 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 57,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 55,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 55,847 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)

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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Y294 LGM is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2001 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 60,556 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 Y294 LGM, 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 25 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y294 LGM registered?

Y294 LGM is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 18 July 2001.

Is Y294 LGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y294 LGM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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