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AU53 UTX

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,752 mi
Last recorded86,752 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UTX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,752 miles

Slight play in offside rear wheel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 86,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 85,650 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,835 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,781 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 60,249 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,937 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 53,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 40,652 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 40,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

steel wheel on nearside front - all others are alloy

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,480 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,480 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,251 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 34,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,211 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,975 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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AU53 UTX is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU53 UTX, 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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AU53 UTX is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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