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MH02 EPF

2002 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,954 mi
Last recorded117,954 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 EPF
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 117,954 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2020 117,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 114,624 miles

outer sills covered in plastic cannot inspect

Fail 5 Apr 2019 114,622 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel apron. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

outer sills covered in plastic cannot inspect

Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,089 miles

Plastic covers prevent full inspection of outer sills.

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 112,084 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,736 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 109,736 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 107,323 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 104,576 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 104,515 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/f tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,695 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,089 miles

fluid leak pos auto box cooler/pipe

Pass 30 Apr 2011 86,869 miles

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

n/s parking brake reduced effort

rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 10 May 2010 80,216 miles

rear shock absorbers incorrectly fitted

Pass 14 May 2009 73,493 miles

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

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

suspect possible lpg leak ?

Fail 13 May 2009 73,469 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

suspect possible lpg leak ?

Pass 19 May 2008 66,580 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 60,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 56,482 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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MH02 EPF is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MH02 EPF, 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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MH02 EPF is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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