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Y697 NYA

2001 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,673 mi
Last recorded93,673 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 NYA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 93,673 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,988 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 89,988 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 85,715 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 85,715 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,905 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 79,905 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,763 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 58,275 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 58,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge !!!

Pass 7 Jul 2006 48,625 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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Y697 NYA is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y697 NYA, 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 Y697 NYA registered?

Y697 NYA is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y697 NYA safe to buy?

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