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LV51 ZNS

2002 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,475 mi
Last recorded88,475 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 ZNS
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2021 88,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished and bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2018 82,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,618 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper split

Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,116 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn/perished on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,991 miles

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

exhaust system becoming weak due to corrosion

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,669 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside door miror glass damaged

offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 8 Jul 2014 66,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,970 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,636 miles

both wiper blades split but still clear screen

Fail 5 Apr 2012 56,636 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split but still clear screen

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,851 miles

rear brake discs becoming worn

Fail 8 Apr 2011 51,569 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,592 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 42,830 miles

air bag warning light on

engine warning light on

n/s/f tyre is on 2mm

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,427 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 37,427 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 32,000 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 26,783 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 26,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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LV51 ZNS is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Silver 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 LV51 ZNS, 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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LV51 ZNS is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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