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Y868 UKP

2001 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,773 mi
Last recorded89,773 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY868 UKP
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2014 89,773 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2013 85,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

management light on

Fail 27 Jul 2013 85,650 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

management light on

Pass 22 Sep 2012 82,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

management light on

Fail 15 Sep 2012 82,553 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

management light on

slight brake bind o/s front

Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,379 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine check light on

front brake discs rusty

handbrake travel

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 18 Sep 2010 74,699 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2009 69,510 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 69,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,984 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 64,984 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,959 miles

Splits in power steering belt

Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,672 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 58,650 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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Y868 UKP is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y868 UKP, 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 Y868 UKP registered?

Y868 UKP is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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