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Y372 AVG

2001 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,749 mi
Last recorded148,749 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY372 AVG
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 148,749 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 148,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 139,408 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2012 139,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2011 126,101 miles

general corsion under vehicle

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 107,733 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2010 107,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2009 91,540 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,626 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2008 75,626 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,223 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 56,223 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,445 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 9 Sep 2005 25,995 miles

brake pipes to rear flexible brake hoses have surface corrosion

hazard warning switch sticks

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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Y372 AVG is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 Y372 AVG, 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 Y372 AVG registered?

Y372 AVG is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is Y372 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y372 AVG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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