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SG02 VXM

2002 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,593 mi
Last recorded111,593 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 VXM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2007 111,593 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 111,593 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 98,966 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 98,914 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SG02 VXM is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SG02 VXM, 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

How do I check the history of SG02 VXM?

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What year was SG02 VXM registered?

SG02 VXM is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is SG02 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG02 VXM shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SG02 VXM have outstanding finance?

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