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HW02 BWH

2002 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,962 mi
Last recorded79,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 BWH
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,962 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 73,521 miles

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

slightly high front service brake imbalance(14%)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 73,521 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slightly high front service brake imbalance(14%)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 67,765 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 59,390 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 59,390 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,282 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 48,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r light lense cracked....no plates in poor condition.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,938 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 24,012 miles

small chips in windsceen

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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HW02 BWH is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HW02 BWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW02 BWH registered?

HW02 BWH is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is HW02 BWH safe to buy?

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