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SY52 GCZ

2002 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,528 mi
Last recorded61,528 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 GCZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,528 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,304 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,647 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 54,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F SHOCKER DAMP.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 51,077 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,106 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 28,645 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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SY52 GCZ is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SY52 GCZ, 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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How do I check the history of SY52 GCZ?

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What year was SY52 GCZ registered?

SY52 GCZ is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SY52 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY52 GCZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY52 GCZ have outstanding finance?

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