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MA52 LEJ

2002 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,246 mi
Last recorded53,246 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 LEJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 53,246 miles

both rear brake pipes to flexis corroded

e.m.l on

head lamps frosted

mark in screen zone a

n/s/rear tyre under inflated

o/s mirror shroud damaged

poor image both dip beams

power steering pipe damp

Fail 6 May 2011 53,243 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake pipes to flexis corroded

e.m.l on

head lamps frosted

mark in screen zone a

n/s/rear tyre under inflated

o/s mirror shroud damaged

poor image both dip beams

power steering pipe damp

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,243 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 46,036 miles

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

engine management light on

handbrake lever travel

nearside rear tyre cracks in tread

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre uneven wear low tread

rev counter not working

Fail 11 Mar 2009 46,036 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

handbrake lever travel

nearside rear tyre cracks in tread

offside mirror damaged

offside rear tyre uneven wear low tread

rev counter not working

Fail 12 Mar 2008 45,956 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked

engine management light on

engine oil filter leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,956 miles

drivers door mirror glass cracked

engine management light on

engine oil filter leaking

Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,004 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 14,907 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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MA52 LEJ is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA52 LEJ, 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 MA52 LEJ registered?

MA52 LEJ is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is MA52 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA52 LEJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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