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Y538 HGY

2001 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,232 mi
Last recorded56,232 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY538 HGY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 56,232 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/60 R15 ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 56,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/60 R15 ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 52,129 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,735 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 42,929 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 40,323 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 37,548 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 35,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,231 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,693 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 25,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,871 miles

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

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

eng man light stays on.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,481 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 18,875 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,875 miles

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2007 15,641 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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Y538 HGY is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y538 HGY, 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 Y538 HGY registered?

Y538 HGY is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y538 HGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y538 HGY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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