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GL51 YOV

2002 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,256 mi
Last recorded70,256 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 YOV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 70,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 66,707 miles

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

nsf and osf abs rings are cracked!

Fail 18 Sep 2015 66,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nsf and osf abs rings are cracked!

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,359 miles

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

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

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

nsf a b s ring cracked

osf a b s ring cracked

osf tyre wearing close to tread wear bars!

Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,180 miles

Both front tyres worn

Front wipers smear slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,611 miles

N/S/F track rod boot split.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm inner joint.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,421 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 39,610 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,112 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,218 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,890 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,723 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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GL51 YOV is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL51 YOV, 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 GL51 YOV registered?

GL51 YOV is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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