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AV02 WZE

2002 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,300 mi
Last recorded118,300 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 WZE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 118,300 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 115,605 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 112,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlight discoloured.

Offside Front Headlight discoloured.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 109,434 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 107,001 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,410 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 103,407 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 100,656 miles

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

brake discs weathered

Pass 25 Apr 2017 98,948 miles

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

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

front discs weathered

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,270 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 1 May 2015 89,962 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 89,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 86,715 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 86,715 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,072 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 81,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 73,436 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 73,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 61,834 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 61,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,075 miles

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

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

handbrake has lack of reserve travel

rear inner tyre walls cut

zero'd headlight aim switch

Fail 18 Aug 2009 52,075 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

handbrake has lack of reserve travel

rear inner tyre walls cut

zero'd headlight aim switch

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,062 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 29,302 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 29,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,549 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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AV02 WZE is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV02 WZE, 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 AV02 WZE registered?

AV02 WZE is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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