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SN51 VKU

2001 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,479 mi
Last recorded75,479 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 VKU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 75,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,679 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 74,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,024 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 73,307 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,924 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 50,218 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,131 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 44,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,691 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 31,935 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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SN51 VKU is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN51 VKU, 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 SN51 VKU registered?

SN51 VKU is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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