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NU52 WLB

2002 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,092 mi
Last recorded53,092 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 WLB
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,230 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn heavily on edges (close to exposing cords

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 45,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre tread worn heavily on edges (close to exposing cords

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 35,761 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 28,046 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 28,046 miles

registration plate missing both (6.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,803 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 27,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 27,057 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 27,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,853 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,376 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,995 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,368 miles

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

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

washer jet force not very strong.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,026 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,830 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 18,493 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 18,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,947 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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NU52 WLB is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NU52 WLB, 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 NU52 WLB registered?

NU52 WLB is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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