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CE53 KPA

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,433 mi
Last recorded83,433 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 KPA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2016 83,433 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,201 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 73,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 60,277 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 60,277 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 58,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

e.m.l on dash

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,856 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,154 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,459 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,359 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,954 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 37,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,213 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,961 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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CE53 KPA is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CE53 KPA, 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 CE53 KPA registered?

CE53 KPA is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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