CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY52 PNX

2002 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,298 mi
Last recorded57,298 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 PNX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 57,298 miles

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm bush worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 57,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm bush worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,876 miles

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

offside rear upper suspension bushes delaminated

Fail 18 Sep 2014 53,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear upper suspension bushes delaminated

Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,739 miles

engine oil overfilled

Fail 19 Sep 2013 75,367 miles

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

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

engine oil overfilled

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,456 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edges

offside rear top suspension bush worn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 45,456 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn at inner edges

offside rear top suspension bush worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,186 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 42,185 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,938 miles

front brake discs worn down

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,976 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,228 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 27,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 15,821 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
Full Kia Magentis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY52 PNX is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HY52 PNX, 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

How do I check the history of HY52 PNX?

You can check the full history of HY52 PNX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY52 PNX registered?

HY52 PNX is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is HY52 PNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 PNX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY52 PNX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY52 PNX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.