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Y578 TBF

2001 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,169 mi
Last recorded68,169 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY578 TBF
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 68,169 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened has been repaired in the past but has gone yet further. (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' aloa necklace hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,134 miles

n/s/f sub frame plated / welded

some corrosion to n/s/f sub frame

Fail 3 Oct 2016 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f sub frame plated / welded

some corrosion to n/s/f sub frame

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,313 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 63,268 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 60,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 57,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2012 53,238 miles

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

Front subframe has been weld repaired

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front head light ditiriated

Oil leak from the engine

Plastic sill covers fitted to the nearside and offside outer sills making a full assesment difficult

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front sub frame has been repaired and covered over with underseal weld repaires not assest properly spoke to customer

Fail 14 Nov 2012 53,166 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front subframe has been weld repaired

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front head light ditiriated

Oil leak from the engine

Plastic sill covers fitted to the nearside and offside outer sills making a full assesment difficult

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,211 miles

plastic sill covers fitted x2

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,856 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 44,856 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 43,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,909 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,543 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,850 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 34,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,662 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 30,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r brake disc corroded

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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Y578 TBF is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y578 TBF, 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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Y578 TBF is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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