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GJ09 RKU

2009 Kia Magentis

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,932 mi
Last recorded78,932 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Magentis61,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 RKU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 78,932 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 77,312 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 77,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 75,801 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 74,351 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 74,349 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever travel close to limit

Pass 1 Mar 2021 72,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 72,532 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor doesn't stay in position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,658 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 67,291 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 62,841 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,377 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

hand brake only just met resentments

Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,457 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,481 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,649 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,502 miles

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

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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GJ09 RKU is a 2009 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 GJ09 RKU, 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 GJ09 RKU registered?

GJ09 RKU is a 2009 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 RKU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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