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DU53 UPK

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,183 mi
Last recorded111,183 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UPK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 111,183 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

head lights starting to mist over

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 23 Jun 2023 111,183 miles

Central Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

head lights starting to mist over

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2022 101,851 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 101,847 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 89,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 78,005 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 78,005 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,546 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near/side and off/side rear on outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/60 VR 15 on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,738 miles

plastic over sills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,914 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 31,914 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 31,906 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 26,488 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,068 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,876 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 19,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,011 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,515 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,544 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 10,427 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,817 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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DU53 UPK is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU53 UPK, 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 DU53 UPK registered?

DU53 UPK is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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