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AO53 PZV

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,735 mi
Last recorded124,735 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 PZV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 124,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 124,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 109,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 95,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 95,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 79,672 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 62,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,944 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,817 miles

front discs & pads worn

Fail 26 Sep 2006 37,817 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs & pads worn

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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AO53 PZV is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO53 PZV, 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 AO53 PZV registered?

AO53 PZV is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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