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AR02 KZL

2002 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,263 mi
Last recorded108,263 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 KZL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 108,263 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 18 May 2015 95,485 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,215 miles

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

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

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,933 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,617 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,954 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 65,470 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 58,326 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 53,109 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,946 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,461 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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AR02 KZL is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AR02 KZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR02 KZL registered?

AR02 KZL is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is AR02 KZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 KZL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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