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DE53 HJK

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,214 mi
Last recorded74,214 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HJK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 74,214 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED AND OILED

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,574 miles

both rear brake's slight bind

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,808 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 53,400 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,668 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,809 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 12,819 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 9,577 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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DE53 HJK is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE53 HJK, 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 DE53 HJK registered?

DE53 HJK is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is DE53 HJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 HJK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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