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DA53 BUE

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,897 mi
Last recorded78,897 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 BUE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,897 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2012 78,897 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 42,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,037 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 34,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,988 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,578 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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DA53 BUE is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA53 BUE, 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 DA53 BUE registered?

DA53 BUE is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DA53 BUE safe to buy?

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