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CF53 LWK

2003 Kia Magentis

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,804 mi
Last recorded126,804 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 LWK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 126,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

headlight lens faded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 126,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlight lens faded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 117,235 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 117,235 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,798 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 105,798 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 93,905 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate slighty damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2013 93,905 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slighty damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,696 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,009 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,116 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,027 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,921 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,917 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 20,994 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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CF53 LWK is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Green 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 CF53 LWK, 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 CF53 LWK registered?

CF53 LWK is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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