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YM02 GNY

2002 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,392 mi
Last recorded84,392 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Magentis58,050 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 GNY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,392 miles

both rear a/roll bar mountig bushes have slight play (poss knocking)

front wipers are getting ready for replacing (smearing)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 84,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear a/roll bar mountig bushes have slight play (poss knocking)

front wipers are getting ready for replacing (smearing)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,568 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 69,568 miles

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

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

both front tyres are close to wear bands and worn on edges

both rear tyres are worn on edges,n/s is worst

Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,143 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2006 43,454 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,454 miles

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

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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YM02 GNY is a 2002 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YM02 GNY, 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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What year was YM02 GNY registered?

YM02 GNY is a 2002 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is YM02 GNY safe to buy?

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