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EO52 VLU

2002 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,189 mi
Last recorded62,189 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 VLU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 62,189 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 60,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear brake binding slightly

slight cut in offside rear tyre

some dampness on steering rack

Pass 1 May 2013 58,419 miles

All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamps slightly scratched

Pass 14 May 2012 55,701 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bothside front inner pads wearing thin.

nearside front c.v gaiter seaping grease.

offside rear tyre shoulders wearing thin.

Fail 9 May 2012 55,690 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bothside front inner pads wearing thin.

nearside front c.v gaiter seaping grease.

offside rear tyre shoulders wearing thin.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,270 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 49,275 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 May 2010 49,275 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 45,448 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 41,496 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,644 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 25,805 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 VLU is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

EO52 VLU is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for EO52 VLU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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