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DX52 RUW

2002 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,330 mi
Last recorded59,330 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 RUW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

inside front discs are worn and corroded

track rod end locking devices are corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2011 59,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

inside front discs are worn and corroded

track rod end locking devices are corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,696 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight pitting to o/s front brake disc inner face

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,679 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,175 miles

o/s/front a.b.s. ring split

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,015 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 37,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 31,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,753 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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DX52 RUW is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Blue 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 DX52 RUW, 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

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What year was DX52 RUW registered?

DX52 RUW is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is DX52 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX52 RUW 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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