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BK02 KFA

2002 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,134 mi
Last recorded81,134 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 KFA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 81,134 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 70,895 miles

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

b/s/r tyre side walls cracked

o/s/f headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2015 70,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

b/s/r tyre side walls cracked

o/s/f headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,681 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 55,778 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 55,689 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 50,543 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,543 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,668 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 47,668 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,044 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 44,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,411 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Jul 2009 39,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,171 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 28,736 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 23,322 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 23,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BK02 KFA is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 BK02 KFA, 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 BK02 KFA registered?

BK02 KFA is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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