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GV52 VGM

2002 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,392 mi
Last recorded61,392 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VGM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 61,392 miles

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

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

tyres perished and cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,905 miles

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

N/S headlight beam pattern poor

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

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

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

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

Outer sills covered with plastic covers

Fail 21 Mar 2014 57,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Outer sills covered with plastic covers

Fail 13 Mar 2014 57,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,541 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,389 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 50,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,862 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,378 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,963 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,209 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,513 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 13,861 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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GV52 VGM is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GV52 VGM, 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 GV52 VGM registered?

GV52 VGM is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is GV52 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 VGM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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