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DA53 ZCT

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,243 mi
Last recorded90,243 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZCT
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,243 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,854 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,314 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted.

engine oil on minimum

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2011 81,299 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

This is an observation and does not require attention - All 4 inner wings have partial liners fitted.

engine oil on minimum

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,291 miles

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

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

This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have liners fitted.

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating

Fail 16 Sep 2010 73,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

This is an observation and does not require attention: Both front inner wings have liners fitted.

n/s wiper blade deteriorated but still clears screen properly

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,786 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 53,043 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,043 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,517 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 ZCT is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA53 ZCT, 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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DA53 ZCT is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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