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DA53 DTO

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,828 mi
Last recorded77,828 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 DTO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,828 miles

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

handbrake req adjusting

Fail 30 Dec 2010 77,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

handbrake req adjusting

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 31 Dec 2009 66,699 miles

handbrake req adjust

n/s/f wiper poor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,953 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,937 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 27,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,916 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 DTO is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

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

Is DA53 DTO safe to buy?

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