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PO51 HBJ

2001 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,490 mi
Last recorded89,490 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 HBJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,490 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 89,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement lining showing signs of overheating, turning powdery. (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened signs of overheating, disc discoloured. (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' objects hanging from mirror. (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,746 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 76,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2012 71,452 miles

rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 7 Nov 2012 71,452 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,567 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 65,313 miles

front tyres worn on edge

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear tyre nearside worn on edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,444 miles

engine management light on

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2008 56,724 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2007 53,369 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 38,787 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 HBJ is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PO51 HBJ, 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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PO51 HBJ is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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