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DU53 YYV

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,544 mi
Last recorded103,544 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 YYV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 103,544 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear discs corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 103,544 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,681 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 88,476 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both plus wearing on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 88,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both plus wearing on the inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear pad down (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,806 miles

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

offside front brake pipe corroded slightly

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight lift

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,775 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,692 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,861 miles

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

front tyres bold on inner edges

o/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 3 Sep 2009 46,877 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,679 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 28,835 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,287 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 YYV is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DU53 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

DU53 YYV is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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