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HV59 SBU

2009 Kia Magentis

Bronze Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,911 mi
Last recorded75,911 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Kia Magentis61,417 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 SBU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 75,911 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 65,646 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 65,575 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 65,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 57,546 miles

corrosion in suspension generally

Pass 7 May 2021 51,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Fail 5 May 2021 51,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened tie bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,049 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded

corrosion in rear subframe,coil springs etc

Fail 13 Nov 2019 43,401 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion in rear subframe,coil springs etc

Pass 30 Oct 2018 41,479 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished in tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic sill covers are fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,665 miles

offside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,194 miles

front discs contain corrosion

rear discs contain corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,989 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 16,771 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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HV59 SBU is a 2009 Kia Magentis in Bronze with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV59 SBU, 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 HV59 SBU registered?

HV59 SBU is a 2009 Kia Magentis, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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