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AF53 YCT

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,972 mi
Last recorded68,972 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YCT
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 68,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 60,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 59,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 58,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 57,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides rear disc brakes are scored and have a lip on the outer edges indicating some wear.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 56,280 miles

Front Coolant leak hose on radiator ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,882 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 53,751 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,731 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,482 miles

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

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

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,575 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 43,939 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,612 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished in tread area

Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,081 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,241 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,399 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,323 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 19,048 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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AF53 YCT is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AF53 YCT, 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 AF53 YCT registered?

AF53 YCT is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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