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BV53 YGW

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,003 mi
Last recorded92,003 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YGW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,003 miles

handbrake travel

movement in osf steering rackend

nsf cv boot cracking

osf seatbelt damaged

osr tyre worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Aug 2010 91,967 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

handbrake travel

movement in osf steering rackend

nsf cv boot cracking

osf seatbelt damaged

osr tyre worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 79,812 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRE'S WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE'S

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,603 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,739 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 33,064 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 33,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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BV53 YGW is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV53 YGW, 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 BV53 YGW registered?

BV53 YGW is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BV53 YGW safe to buy?

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