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Y774 KCS

2001 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,326 mi
Last recorded61,326 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY774 KCS
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,326 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 61,325 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,186 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,185 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 54,642 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 54,642 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 48,491 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,312 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 42,312 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,439 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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Y774 KCS is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y774 KCS, 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 Y774 KCS registered?

Y774 KCS is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 17 July 2001.

Is Y774 KCS safe to buy?

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