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GX52 VHO

2002 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,756 mi
Last recorded95,756 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 VHO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 95,756 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 92,329 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 88,170 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,056 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 84,056 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,114 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 67,637 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 67,637 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,013 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,750 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 56,750 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 51,266 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 46,278 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

uneven front tyre wear

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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GX52 VHO is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX52 VHO, 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 GX52 VHO registered?

GX52 VHO is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is GX52 VHO safe to buy?

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