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HX51 PNV

2001 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,490 mi
Last recorded134,490 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 PNV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 134,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 127,764 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 125,197 miles

Offside front tyre & nearside rear tyre worn close to tread depth markers.

Original brake pipes greased & oiled.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 125,192 miles

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

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

Both front brake pipes corroded, not excessive.

Offside front tyre & nearside rear tyre worn close to tread depth markers.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 115,864 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,941 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 91,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 76,954 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 76,954 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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HX51 PNV is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX51 PNV, 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 HX51 PNV registered?

HX51 PNV is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is HX51 PNV safe to buy?

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