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AK53 VYW

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,425 mi
Last recorded118,425 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 VYW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 118,425 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clulch bittng high

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs coroded

sump coroded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 118,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clulch bittng high

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs coroded

sump coroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 107,407 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Oct 2008 84,562 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 62,234 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 42,463 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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AK53 VYW is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK53 VYW, 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 AK53 VYW registered?

AK53 VYW is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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