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DV53 CVP

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,954 mi
Last recorded60,954 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 CVP
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,954 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 60,954 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 50,792 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 50,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 41,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 39,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,776 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

engine & sill covers fitted

front & rear disc's pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,920 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

osr disc corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2010 27,920 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

osr disc corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2009 24,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,718 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 21,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,912 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 14,230 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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DV53 CVP is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV53 CVP, 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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DV53 CVP is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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