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HF51 EBC

2001 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,510 mi
Last recorded96,510 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 EBC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 96,510 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 96,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,370 miles

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED EXHAUST BADLY BLOWING

REAR BRAKE PIPE ACROSS AXLE VERY RUSTY

Fail 13 Jan 2016 39,353 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED EXHAUST BADLY BLOWING

REAR BRAKE PIPE ACROSS AXLE VERY RUSTY

Pass 23 Jan 2015 84,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 67,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 67,211 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,363 miles

front brak discs worn but not weakened

near side rear brake disc pitted but not weakened

Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,730 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 46,448 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,223 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Aug 2008 43,223 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2007 39,573 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,191 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 16,767 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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HF51 EBC is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF51 EBC, 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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HF51 EBC is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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