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DY52 OBC

2002 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,400 mi
Last recorded72,400 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 OBC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,400 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,424 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,847 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 41,648 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 41,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,032 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 28,664 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 28,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 23,379 miles

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

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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DY52 OBC 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 77.8%.

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 DY52 OBC, 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 DY52 OBC?

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What year was DY52 OBC registered?

DY52 OBC is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is DY52 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY52 OBC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY52 OBC have outstanding finance?

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