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BK53 UFR

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,667 mi
Last recorded71,667 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UFR
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear in rear suspension components slight creek from rear suspension under load no excssive play found at time of test.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 67,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear in rear suspension components slight creek from rear suspension under load no excssive play found at time of test.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,807 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 58,325 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,815 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,616 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Off side rear disc corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,964 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 32,482 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 32,467 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,884 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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BK53 UFR is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BK53 UFR, 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 BK53 UFR registered?

BK53 UFR is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BK53 UFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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