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YN51 VKZ

2001 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,126 mi
Last recorded125,126 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VKZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 125,126 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 5 Sep 2019 125,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged to pump (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,506 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 118,403 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 110,360 miles

Offside Front tyre wall inside outside

Fail 7 Sep 2017 110,360 miles

Offside Front tyre wall inside outside

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,730 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 102,720 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,253 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 97,234 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,762 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 89,743 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,812 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,555 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,003 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,692 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 58,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 52,195 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 52,195 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,466 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,699 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 32,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

slight lift in lower ball joints

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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YN51 VKZ is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YN51 VKZ, 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 YN51 VKZ registered?

YN51 VKZ is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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