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HW52 BVR

2002 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,604 mi
Last recorded146,604 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 BVR
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 146,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 133,163 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Nov 2013 119,605 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 119,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 103,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 103,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,213 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 88,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,498 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,837 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,463 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 47,463 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,982 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 35,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,484 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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HW52 BVR 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 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 HW52 BVR, 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 HW52 BVR registered?

HW52 BVR is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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