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RX51 TYC

2001 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,776 mi
Last recorded121,776 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 TYC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 121,776 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 121,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 110,922 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 110,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,070 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 98,967 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear discs pitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,605 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 86,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,695 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 75,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Quite a lot of travel on parking brake lever

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,814 miles

Quite a lot of travel on parking brake lever

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,123 miles

Both side front tyres nearly devoid of tread on inner edges

Engine management light on

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 49,123 miles

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

Both side front tyres nearly devoid of tread on inner edges

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 36,743 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,550 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 27,990 miles

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

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

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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RX51 TYC is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RX51 TYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX51 TYC registered?

RX51 TYC is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is RX51 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 TYC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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