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EX52 FHA

2002 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,075 mi
Last recorded98,075 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 FHA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 98,075 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 93,700 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 89,368 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 84,751 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame repair painted over

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 84,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,853 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,939 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,521 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 76,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal suddenly went to floor during roller brake test

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,900 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 62,296 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 56,701 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 51,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,824 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,288 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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EX52 FHA is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EX52 FHA, 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 EX52 FHA registered?

EX52 FHA is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is EX52 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 FHA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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