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HF02 HKB

2002 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,554 mi
Last recorded108,554 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 HKB
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 108,554 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

abnormal engine noise

tow bar socket insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2013 108,554 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

abnormal engine noise

tow bar socket insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2012 95,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

towbar wiring insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2012 95,816 miles

Oil leak

towbar wiring insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 86,827 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake disc worn

offside rear brake disc coroded

Fail 2 Feb 2011 86,827 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake disc worn

offside rear brake disc coroded

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,514 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 74,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 64,321 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,571 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,852 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,952 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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HF02 HKB is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HF02 HKB, 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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HF02 HKB is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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