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DU52 DRO

2002 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,215 mi
Last recorded53,215 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 DRO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 53,215 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,427 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 46,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,170 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 38,953 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 36,404 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 36,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 36,396 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 36,396 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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DU52 DRO is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU52 DRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DU52 DRO?

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What year was DU52 DRO registered?

DU52 DRO is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is DU52 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 DRO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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