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GK51 LKC

2002 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,846 mi
Last recorded93,846 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 LKC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 93,846 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 89,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light corrosion on nearside on front crossmember

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,865 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 84,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired (3.4.4)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 81,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 May 2014 81,177 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,461 miles

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

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

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

all suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 80,382 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

all suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 76,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 76,986 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,285 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 71,057 miles

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

Hazard warning light switch sticks

Nearside front and both rear tyres are low on the inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2010 64,816 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front and offside rear tyres low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,829 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 56,829 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,325 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 42,701 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 36,032 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 36,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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GK51 LKC is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK51 LKC, 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 GK51 LKC registered?

GK51 LKC is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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