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HV52 KBE

2002 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,480 mi
Last recorded117,480 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 KBE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 117,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorating

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 117,480 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorating

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 113,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlights deteriorating

Fail 9 Aug 2018 113,931 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlights deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2017 110,637 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily inner edge close to cords being exposed

both rear tyres cracking in tread

headlights deteriorating

Fail 25 Aug 2017 110,635 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

headlights deteriorating

both front tyres wearing heavily inner edge close to cords being exposed

Pass 22 Aug 2016 107,062 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

internal light adjuster insecure

Fail 22 Aug 2016 107,062 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.2.6)

internal light adjuster insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,669 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2015 102,566 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,204 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 98,204 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 92,153 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside parking brake reduced effect

Fail 5 Aug 2013 92,153 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside parking brake reduced effect

Pass 6 Aug 2012 88,464 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front brake discs rusty

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,698 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,698 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,602 miles

both front tyres close to limit innside edge

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2010 83,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyres close to limit innside edge

front brake discs slightly worn and rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,536 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,644 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 55,493 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 54,452 miles

Oil leak

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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HV52 KBE is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 HV52 KBE, 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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HV52 KBE is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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