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DU02 RXH

2002 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,847 mi
Last recorded116,847 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 RXH
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 116,847 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 116,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2012 108,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 108,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2011 97,830 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside front tyre tread low inner edge

rear foglight dim

would advise replacement of rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2011 97,830 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside front tyre tread low inner edge

rear foglight dim

would advise replacement of rear brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,500 miles

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

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

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

plastic over sills fitted restricting corrosion assesment

rear registration plate defaced

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,749 miles

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

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

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

rear registration plate slightly defaced

Fail 27 Mar 2009 73,667 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

rear brake pads on nearside wearing thin

rear registration plate slightly defaced

Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,380 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,340 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 41,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DU02 RXH is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DU02 RXH, 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 DU02 RXH registered?

DU02 RXH is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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