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DE52 DXM

2002 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,210 mi
Last recorded59,210 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 DXM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,210 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre worn outside edge.

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,547 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 53,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,670 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,894 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 41,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,168 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 27,168 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,487 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,926 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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DE52 DXM is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE52 DXM, 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 DE52 DXM registered?

DE52 DXM is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DE52 DXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 DXM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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