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CU53 FDN

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,008 mi
Last recorded82,008 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FDN
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,008 miles

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

front brake discs lipped .

Pass 27 Jan 2012 76,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 68,822 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,654 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 55,653 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 50,102 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,842 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,841 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CU53 FDN 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 87.5%.

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 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 CU53 FDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU53 FDN?

You can check the full history of CU53 FDN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU53 FDN registered?

CU53 FDN is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CU53 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 FDN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU53 FDN have outstanding finance?

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