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SV02 YCU

2002 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,559 mi
Last recorded64,559 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 YCU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,559 miles

Front n/s c/v boot slight leak.

Front n/s tyre slight cut in sidewall.

Rear tyres wearing on shoulders.

Fail 28 Jan 2010 64,548 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front n/s c/v boot slight leak.

Front n/s tyre slight cut in sidewall.

Rear tyres wearing on shoulders.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,955 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 51,955 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,303 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 39,303 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,235 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 34,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 27,951 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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SV02 YCU is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SV02 YCU, 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 SV02 YCU registered?

SV02 YCU is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is SV02 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV02 YCU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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