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EY02 TUJ

2002 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,324 mi
Last recorded122,324 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY02 TUJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 122,324 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 121,657 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 119,646 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 115,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 111,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 108,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting with oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 107,882 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on inner edge of tyre (205/60/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting with oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 97,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,976 miles

headlamps dull

Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,834 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,834 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 74,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake disc outer face corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 74,667 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake disc outer face corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 69,757 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,596 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,366 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2011 50,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2011 50,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,851 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,558 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,382 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 31,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 26,523 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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EY02 TUJ is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EY02 TUJ, 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 EY02 TUJ registered?

EY02 TUJ is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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