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YH09 KNB

2009 Kia Magentis

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Kia Magentis61,417 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 KNB
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 103,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear suspension arms slight corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2021 103,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear suspension arms slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2020 102,031 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 101,984 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 98,894 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 95,816 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 95,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,368 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,484 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 85,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,814 miles

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

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside front headlamp unit bolt missing but headlamp still secure at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2014 81,789 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

offside front headlamp unit bolt missing but headlamp still secure at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 67,671 miles

mud/snow tyre's fitted to front at time off test

n/s/f + o/s/f brake disc's slightly pitted on inner edge + small lip

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2012 67,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

mud/snow tyre's fitted to front at time off test

n/s/f + o/s/f brake disc's slightly pitted on inner edge + small lip

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

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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YH09 KNB is a 2009 Kia Magentis in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 61,417 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 YH09 KNB, 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 17 years old, this Kia Magentis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH09 KNB registered?

YH09 KNB is a 2009 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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