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Y128 JCS

2001 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,784 mi
Last recorded62,784 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Magentis60,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 JCS
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,784 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 62,784 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,856 miles

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

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

keep an eye on n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2008 55,595 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 50,320 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2007 50,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from auto box pipes!!!!

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2006 42,313 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 42,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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Y128 JCS is a 2001 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y128 JCS, 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 Y128 JCS registered?

Y128 JCS is a 2001 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y128 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y128 JCS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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