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CV53 YJJ

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,643 mi
Last recorded65,643 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 YJJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 65,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 65,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 62,124 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 May 2017 58,115 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 53,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 52,658 miles

Nearside front tyre perished.

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre perished.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,156 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,590 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,994 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,537 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,253 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,046 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,965 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 31 Oct 2006 24,790 miles

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

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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CV53 YJJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CV53 YJJ, 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 CV53 YJJ registered?

CV53 YJJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is CV53 YJJ safe to buy?

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