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DE53 HKF

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,474 mi
Last recorded41,474 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HKF
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 41,474 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 40,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts one edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 40,699 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside mains (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts one edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and nearside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 39,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 39,834 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 38,597 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 38,597 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Offside and nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested Offside and nearside (1.8.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 37,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 37,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 35,328 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 35,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,826 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,528 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jul 2012 30,509 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,307 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,262 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,274 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 12,933 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 HKF is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE53 HKF, 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 HKF registered?

DE53 HKF is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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