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YK51 DKE

2001 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,930 mi
Last recorded120,930 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 DKE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 120,930 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

chipped screen

corrosion to both front floor pans

Pass 26 Jan 2023 115,276 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded, and seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion rear suspension arms, (scabby)

Fail 24 Jan 2023 115,275 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed good year 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to react, (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded, and seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion rear suspension arms, (scabby)

Pass 15 Feb 2022 109,401 miles

both front tyres heavy worn outer edges

chipped screen

o/s/r tyre's nailed, (punctured)

rear discs heavy surface corrosion

various oil leaks, sump heavy corroded and seeping

Fail 8 Feb 2022 109,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid put water in bottle (3.5 (a))

both front tyres heavy worn outer edges

chipped screen

o/s/r tyre's nailed, (punctured)

rear discs heavy surface corrosion

various oil leaks, sump heavy corroded and seeping

Pass 24 Dec 2020 99,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroded, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 99,959 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2019 91,874 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear discs have surface corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2019 91,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm budget 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp not working x2 501 capless bulbs replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

rear discs have surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2018 83,075 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 83,073 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm hankook 205/60/115 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working retightened arm (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,598 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres have heavy inner edge wear

heavy inner surface corrosion to front discs

Fail 22 Aug 2017 72,594 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres have heavy inner edge wear

heavy inner surface corrosion to front discs

Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,147 miles

Nearside Rear tyre's inner edge low

both front sidelights dim

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner surfaces corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 64,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre's inner edge low

Offside Stop lamp not working stop and tail bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

both front sidelights dim

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner surfaces corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,069 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 53,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm hankook 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 44,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,497 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 37,588 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,251 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 31,490 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,256 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,317 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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YK51 DKE is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YK51 DKE, 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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YK51 DKE is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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