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LV02 NVL

2002 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,414 mi
Last recorded71,414 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 NVL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,414 miles

the o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

the o/s/f, both main and the rear brake pipes are quite corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,012 miles

the rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2013 67,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

the rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,458 miles

front brake pipes corroded in the rubber grommits

the main brake pipes are quite corroded at the rear

the n/s/f tyre is worn to 2mm

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,797 miles

the front lower ball joints have some lift

the main brake pipes are corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 47,211 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 47,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,877 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 31,853 miles

handbrake travel high

washer pressure low but clearing screen

Fail 24 Jul 2007 31,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

handbrake travel high

washers pressure low but clearing screen

Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,019 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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LV02 NVL is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV02 NVL, 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 LV02 NVL registered?

LV02 NVL is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is LV02 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV02 NVL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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