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EO52 AEP

2002 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

143,402 mi
Last recorded143,402 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 AEP
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 143,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 140,209 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 137,162 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 134,891 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 132,204 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 132,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 129,702 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 127,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 125,165 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 119,730 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 114,057 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 108,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 103,979 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,572 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 88,570 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 80,764 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 67,885 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,840 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,761 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 42,761 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,580 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,788 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 27,694 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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EO52 AEP is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EO52 AEP, 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 EO52 AEP registered?

EO52 AEP is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 19 October 2002.

Is EO52 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 AEP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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