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SP02 VMA

2002 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,896 mi
Last recorded82,896 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 VMA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,896 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2019 82,896 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END CAP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END CAP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,589 miles

All 4 brake discs are corroded

Rear brake imbalance is 25%

Various ares of corrosion has started

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 82,222 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2015 81,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2014 80,402 miles

shield hanging of fuel tank

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on fuel filter and fuel pipes

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front seat belt buckle cover missing

posible steering rack leaking

possible washers slightly weak

some corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cover missing offside front seat belt buckle

front indicators slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre worn more on edge suspect tyre tread raisedon edges

possible oil leak from steering rack

some corrosion on front brake discs

windscreen washers weak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,199 miles

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

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn on outside

sump and fuel filter rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,849 miles

corrosion 0n sump

drivers seat belt buckle cover missing

nearside rear and nearside front tyre worn more on edges

oil cooler pipes rusty

slight leak at steering rack

slight wear in front antiroll bar bushes

some rust on fuel filter

Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,956 miles

cover on drivers seat belt buckle broken

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 69,599 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Aug 2009 69,599 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 65,305 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 65,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,400 miles

slight oil leak at steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2007 53,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front number plate becoming loose

rear tyres wearing more on outer edges

slight oil leak at steering rack

spare tyre cracked around side wall

Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,990 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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SP02 VMA is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP02 VMA, 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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SP02 VMA is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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