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BK53 UGA

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63 mi
Last recorded63 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UGA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 63 miles

judder from offside rear brake

nearside rear tyre close to limit and cracking

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil residue around power steering pipe

play in offside rear lower ball joint

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2012 63 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

judder from offside rear brake

nearside rear tyre close to limit and cracking

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil residue around power steering pipe

play in offside rear lower ball joint

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,194 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2009 247,878 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 247,878 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 242,037 miles

Excessive free travel at hand brake lever

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes

Fail 8 Sep 2008 240,283 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Excessive free travel at hand brake lever

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm bushes

Pass 27 Sep 2007 157,849 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2007

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2006 69,231 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,231 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 UGA is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BK53 UGA, 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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BK53 UGA is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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