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AE52 NTF

2002 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,620 mi
Last recorded115,620 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 NTF
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 115,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear valance slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 112,389 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 112,388 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 109,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension and cross membar showing corrosion

front wheel alignment

Fail 10 May 2023 109,746 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension and cross membar showing corrosion

front wheel alignment

Pass 24 May 2022 108,659 miles

oil leak at front

Fail 12 May 2022 108,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak at front

Pass 13 May 2021 106,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 12 May 2021 106,073 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2020 103,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak at rear of engine area

Pass 13 May 2019 100,398 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills and rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 96,080 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 95,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2017 90,236 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 84,359 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,044 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,522 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,777 miles

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

both front and rear brakediscs have corrosion on inner faces

Fail 6 Aug 2013 61,777 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

both front and rear brakediscs have corrosion on inner faces

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,328 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 54,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,397 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 43,397 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 43,333 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,509 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,222 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 34,222 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,939 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,682 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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AE52 NTF is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 58,050 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 AE52 NTF, 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 24 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE52 NTF registered?

AE52 NTF is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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