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DY53 GFO

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,209 mi
Last recorded72,209 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 GFO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 72,209 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2014 72,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,912 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 69,884 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,768 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 57,767 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 48,285 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 38,960 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 28,251 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 28,251 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,505 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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 GFO is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY53 GFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY53 GFO registered?

DY53 GFO is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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