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AU52 YOW

2002 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,125 mi
Last recorded94,125 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YOW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,125 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 94,125 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 86,658 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,778 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front foglamp not working

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,115 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,153 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Sep 2007 51,366 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,581 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 32,292 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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AU52 YOW is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU52 YOW, 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 AU52 YOW registered?

AU52 YOW is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is AU52 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 YOW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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