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DY53 CLJ

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,174 mi
Last recorded85,174 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 CLJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,174 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 75,502 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,002 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,653 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 49,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,491 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 43,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,709 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,164 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 29,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,139 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,903 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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DY53 CLJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DY53 CLJ, 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 DY53 CLJ registered?

DY53 CLJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is DY53 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY53 CLJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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