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GU02 EWC

2002 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,909 mi
Last recorded98,909 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 EWC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 98,909 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 98,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,855 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 98,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 98,535 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,535 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 96,168 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2012 96,153 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 93,808 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 82,082 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,181 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 58,521 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 45,480 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,724 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 34,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,095 miles

Front brake pads only 2.5mm wear material left

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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GU02 EWC is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU02 EWC, 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 GU02 EWC registered?

GU02 EWC is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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