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CV52 RLO

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,107 mi
Last recorded63,107 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 RLO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 63,107 miles

Oil leak

nearside front outer c.v. gaiter badly perished

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 20 Nov 2012 63,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

nearside front outer c.v. gaiter badly perished

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,380 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,880 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,435 miles

hand brake travel, front discs worn, osr tyre inner edge worn and wall det, dip aim setter set at 3

Fail 26 Jan 2010 49,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake travel, front discs worn, osr tyre inner edge worn and wall det, dip aim setter set at 3

Fail 30 Jan 2009 43,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake u/bal (ns lower), oil leak, r pads worn, rear brakes minor bind, sill guards, rust mark osf suspension upper mounting, nsf headlamp packed out.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,082 miles

hand brake u/bal (ns lower), oil leak, r pads worn, rear brakes minor bind, sill guards, rust mark osf suspension upper mounting, nsf headlamp packed out.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,464 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 18,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 18,835 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CV52 RLO is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CV52 RLO, 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

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What year was CV52 RLO registered?

CV52 RLO is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is CV52 RLO safe to buy?

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