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AF52 VEL

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,288 mi
Last recorded80,288 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VEL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 80,288 miles

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

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

Slight damage to both inner sills

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,677 miles

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

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

Slight surface corrosion to various parts of underbody of vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 22 Apr 2014 66,474 miles

both rear tyres are slightly worn on edges

plastic coveres on sills can not inspect sills

slight corrosion to some brake pipes and ferruls

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,588 miles

FRONT TYRE EDGES WORN

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,031 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 41,194 miles

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

both rear brakes have a slight bind

Fail 18 Feb 2010 41,194 miles

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

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

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

both rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 34,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,238 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 28,238 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 21,673 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 14,730 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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AF52 VEL is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AF52 VEL, 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 AF52 VEL registered?

AF52 VEL is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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