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WA52 PZV

2002 Kia Magentis

Grey Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,458 mi
Last recorded82,458 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 PZV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2014 82,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 79,585 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,585 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,179 miles

n/s/f head lamp condonsated

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,397 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 70,123 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 70,123 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs pitted and heat damage to near side rear disc

Pass 19 Sep 2009 68,718 miles

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 19 Sep 2009 68,718 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 5 Sep 2008 59,064 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,064 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,229 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 51,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,027 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 35,243 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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WA52 PZV is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Grey with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA52 PZV, 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 WA52 PZV registered?

WA52 PZV is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is WA52 PZV safe to buy?

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