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HS52 BVZ

2002 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,868 mi
Last recorded123,868 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 BVZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 123,868 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 123,868 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,771 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 117,545 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 117,537 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 115,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 115,809 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 108,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on exhaust

engine warning lamp on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 91,647 miles

Front & rear tyre's worn on inner & outer edges.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,852 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Nov 2010 70,852 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

engine management light on

Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,530 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,039 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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HS52 BVZ is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HS52 BVZ, 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 HS52 BVZ registered?

HS52 BVZ is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 9 October 2002.

Is HS52 BVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 BVZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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