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AP53 HFL

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,907 mi
Last recorded53,907 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HFL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2014 53,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both windscreen wipers are split

main beam lamp is slightly insecure

nearside front tyre pressure is low

Pass 5 Nov 2014 53,907 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both windscreen wipers are split

main beam lamp is slightly insecure

nearside front tyre pressure is low

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,656 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,831 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 45,829 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,329 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Nov 2009 29,921 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,438 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 9,306 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 6,472 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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AP53 HFL is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP53 HFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP53 HFL registered?

AP53 HFL is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is AP53 HFL safe to buy?

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