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PO51 GYX

2001 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,029 mi
Last recorded79,029 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 GYX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 79,029 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

oil seepage from oil cooler area

Fail 5 Nov 2015 79,028 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty stuck (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

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

oil seepage from oil cooler area

Pass 4 Dec 2014 76,387 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 72,546 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 72,546 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,885 miles

Centre exhaust box brackets becoming rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 65,978 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 65,978 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,679 miles

engine man' lamp on

Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,679 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 17 Nov 2009 46,679 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,987 miles

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

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

park brake has alot of travel

Pass 31 Oct 2007 32,778 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 32,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,619 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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PO51 GYX is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PO51 GYX, 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 PO51 GYX registered?

PO51 GYX is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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