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AE52 PXR

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,889 mi
Last recorded109,889 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 PXR
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 109,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r caliper slight leak?

Fail 25 Nov 2014 109,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,374 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 91,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,762 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 74,762 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,717 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 56,542 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded.

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 56,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,601 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,769 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,073 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,683 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 32,857 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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AE52 PXR is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,306 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 AE52 PXR, 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 23 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE52 PXR registered?

AE52 PXR is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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