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GK51 OPB

2002 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,011 mi
Last recorded91,011 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 OPB
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 91,011 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

near side front and rear tyre perished.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,410 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 81,798 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 76,162 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 76,162 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,598 miles

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

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

engine management light staying on

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,016 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 46,203 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 46,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,825 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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GK51 OPB is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GK51 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

GK51 OPB is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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