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BF02 EOV

2002 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,371 mi
Last recorded133,371 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 EOV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 133,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 128,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 128,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 123,337 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 123,337 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,794 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 118,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 111,848 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,798 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside+offside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner+outer edge (205/60/15

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

oil leak (sump corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2016 105,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside+offside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing and scuffing on inner+outer edge (205/60/15

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

oil leak (corroded sump

Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on at test

Pass 22 Jan 2013 83,078 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2013 83,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake bind

Pass 30 Jan 2012 75,664 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,241 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 65,241 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2010 56,715 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,074 miles

near side front tyre wearing inner edge close to limit

Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,502 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 39,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 33,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,372 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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BF02 EOV is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BF02 EOV, 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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BF02 EOV is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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