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SP52 HXJ

2002 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,620 mi
Last recorded106,620 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 HXJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 106,620 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Nov 2012 106,617 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,800 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 97,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,003 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 73,818 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,401 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,134 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,185 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear brake slight scraping noise

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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SP52 HXJ is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP52 HXJ, 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

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What year was SP52 HXJ registered?

SP52 HXJ is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is SP52 HXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP52 HXJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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