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Y443 BSH

2001 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,083 mi
Last recorded54,083 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY443 BSH
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 54,083 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 54,067 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,322 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 35,648 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 35,642 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,341 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,752 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 22,666 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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Y443 BSH is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y443 BSH, 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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Y443 BSH is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y443 BSH safe to buy?

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