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Y812 KCS

2001 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,483 mi
Last recorded36,483 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY812 KCS
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,483 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 36,677 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 30,466 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 19,568 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 19,568 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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Y812 KCS is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y812 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y812 KCS registered?

Y812 KCS is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y812 KCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y812 KCS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y812 KCS have outstanding finance?

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