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SW52 ADO

2002 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,445 mi
Last recorded80,445 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 ADO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 80,445 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 80,445 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,480 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 73,480 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,727 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,934 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 51,279 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 51,279 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,779 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 40,779 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 32,639 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 24,367 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SW52 ADO is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Blue 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 SW52 ADO, 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 SW52 ADO?

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What year was SW52 ADO registered?

SW52 ADO is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is SW52 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW52 ADO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW52 ADO have outstanding finance?

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