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MF02 JUA

2002 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,879 mi
Last recorded126,879 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 JUA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 126,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre wearing badly on outer edge(bald)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 119,565 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

offside front tyre pressure low

Fail 15 Mar 2017 119,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 113,270 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

gearbox cooler pipe badly corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 106,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

auto transmission pipes corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 99,023 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 99,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,293 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2013 92,280 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,455 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,404 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,698 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 76,659 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,436 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 64,630 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 53,033 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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MF02 JUA is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MF02 JUA, 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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MF02 JUA is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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