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GK52 CNF

2002 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,026 mi
Last recorded103,026 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 CNF
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 103,026 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 103,026 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,121 miles

both front head light yellowing

child seat fitted

front brake disc rusty inner faces and getting alittle thin both sides

Fail 18 Sep 2015 101,119 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front head light yellowing

child seat fitted

front brake disc rusty inner faces and getting alittle thin both sides

Pass 23 Sep 2014 100,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and gearbox is damp

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

offside headlamp patten is weak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 100,030 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine and gearbox is damp

front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion

offside headlamp patten is weak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,573 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 93,068 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted

front headlamp lenses fading/yellowing slightly

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 93,068 miles

both outer sills not tested due to skirts fitted

front headlamp lenses fading/yellowing slightly

gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2011 87,976 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 85,096 miles

front discs pitted on inner edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,970 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 74,906 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 64,543 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,846 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 57,846 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,713 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 50,451 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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GK52 CNF is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GK52 CNF, 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 GK52 CNF registered?

GK52 CNF is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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