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GN51 JZC

2001 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,948 mi
Last recorded120,948 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 JZC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 120,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 120,945 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 3 places (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 100,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT WIPERS SLOW

FUEL PIPES RUSTY AT REAR

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

N/S/F TYRE LOW IN PRESSURE

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 100,272 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT WIPERS SLOW

FUEL PIPES RUSTY AT REAR

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

N/S/F TYRE LOW IN PRESSURE

SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES UNDERNEATH

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

all brake discs very rusted and pitted

exhaust system / flanges / nuts rusty

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty in places

getting a bit rusty in places underneath

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

oil filter rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2013 86,695 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

all brake discs very rusted and pitted

exhaust system / flanges / nuts rusty

front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty in places

getting a bit rusty in places underneath

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

oil filter rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,903 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,378 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,008 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 67,001 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 63,312 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 59,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 55,984 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,653 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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GN51 JZC 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 71.4%.

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 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 GN51 JZC, 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 GN51 JZC registered?

GN51 JZC is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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