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HG02 XAR

2002 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,850 mi
Last recorded46,850 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 XAR
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,850 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 46,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake disc discoloured[heat]

n/s/front brake disc discoloured[heat]

rear exhaust section corroded

slight play in rear anti roll bar link arm bushes

Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs inner condition very corroded

eml light is on

o/s/front headlamp obscured

o/s/rear brake disc discoloured

Fail 13 Sep 2012 33,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs inner condition very corroded

eml light is on

o/s/front headlamp obscured

o/s/rear brake disc discoloured

Fail 15 Sep 2011 29,799 miles

All 4 brake disc badly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre tread pattern cracked

Offside rear tyre tread pattern cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,799 miles

All 4 brake disc badly corroded

Nearside rear tyre tread pattern cracked

Offside rear tyre tread pattern cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,579 miles

o/s rear brake disc scored

Fail 6 Sep 2010 27,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s rear brake disc scored

Fail 31 Jul 2009 23,896 miles

damp in o/s headlight

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damp in o/s headlight

Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,690 miles

dampness in o/s headlight damage to o/s n/s bodywork

Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,208 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 18,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,678 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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HG02 XAR is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HG02 XAR, 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 HG02 XAR registered?

HG02 XAR is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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