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FY02 VCP

2002 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,238 mi
Last recorded69,238 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 VCP
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 69,238 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 63,579 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,345 miles

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

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

handbrake lever high travel

Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front drive shaft abs ring cracked and rusted

Pass 10 May 2008 54,285 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 44,491 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 44,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 28,858 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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FY02 VCP is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FY02 VCP, 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

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What year was FY02 VCP registered?

FY02 VCP is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is FY02 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 VCP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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