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KC02 YBB

2002 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,785 mi
Last recorded147,785 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 YBB
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2020 147,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Hand brake cable bracket corroded but still supporting cable

Pass 18 Jun 2019 143,236 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 143,236 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding while rotated by hand

Pass 20 Jun 2018 139,441 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 134,009 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 134,009 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 127,289 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

front and centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jun 2015 120,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 113,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 106,103 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 106,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 97,652 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 88,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,235 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 81,214 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 66,156 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly disscoloured

Fail 10 Jul 2008 66,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly disscoloured

Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,410 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner & outer edges

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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KC02 YBB is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KC02 YBB, 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 KC02 YBB registered?

KC02 YBB is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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