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Y862 DRR

2001 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,318 mi
Last recorded40,318 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY862 DRR
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,318 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 9 Jul 2016 40,141 miles

corrosion on front sub frame and suspension

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake balance o/s slow

Pass 15 Jul 2015 39,879 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,877 miles

both headlamp aims and lenses BORDERLINE

Fail 7 Jul 2014 37,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlamp aims and lenses BORDERLINE

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,795 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,489 miles

corrosion n/s/r brake disc

n/s/e beake binding

n/s/r brake effort

n/s/r brake pad wear

Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,444 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f indicators fading

wear and corrosion on rear brake disc's

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,278 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,166 miles

front indicators fading borderline

Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,718 miles

wear on front brake disc's

Fail 15 Jul 2008 27,718 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,586 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

short cut on nearside rear tyre cords visable though not in excess of 25mm in length recommend replace

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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Y862 DRR is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y862 DRR, 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

How do I check the history of Y862 DRR?

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What year was Y862 DRR registered?

Y862 DRR is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y862 DRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y862 DRR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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