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SF52 ZHM

2002 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,604 mi
Last recorded137,604 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF52 ZHM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 137,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 135,290 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 135,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 133,571 miles

fuel pipes coroded

n/s head poor beam pattern

n/s hub play in wheel bearing

possible coroded fr brake pipes .unable to remove clips to check

Fail 20 Oct 2011 133,478 miles

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

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

fuel pipes coroded

n/s head poor beam pattern

n/s hub play in wheel bearing

possible coroded fr brake pipes .unable to remove clips to check

Pass 13 Nov 2010 122,788 miles

front subframe slightly corroded but notr holed

Pass 9 Oct 2009 101,867 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 101,867 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 78,103 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 78,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 67,760 miles

N/S front fog light bulb and bulb holder missing.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,879 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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SF52 ZHM is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SF52 ZHM, 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 SF52 ZHM registered?

SF52 ZHM is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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