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KY02 ESG

2002 Kia Magentis

Silver Lpg 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,370 mi
Last recorded58,370 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY02 ESG
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,370 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 58,370 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 57,394 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 57,394 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,967 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,196 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 48,185 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 May 2008 35,118 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 35,118 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 31,904 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 31,904 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,891 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre tread area on 2mm and pop rivet stuck in sidewall to tread area strongly suggest change

o/s front tyre small pin type nail in tread area

Pass 23 May 2006 22,548 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 22,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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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KY02 ESG is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KY02 ESG, 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 KY02 ESG registered?

KY02 ESG is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is KY02 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY02 ESG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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