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DY53 YGO

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,930 mi
Last recorded136,930 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YGO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 136,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 119,375 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe deterirated

Fail 1 Mar 2016 119,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe deterirated

Pass 3 Mar 2015 106,884 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

slight noise from cv joint

Pass 14 Oct 2013 101,008 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside sill has slight damage

Fail 10 Oct 2013 101,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside sill has slight damage

Pass 3 Sep 2012 97,851 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 92,236 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 84,058 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,342 miles

rear brake pads showing wear

surface corrosion rear brake pipes and rear front to rear brake pipes

Pass 27 Sep 2008 67,236 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 58,320 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,353 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 38,353 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 YGO is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YGO, 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 YGO registered?

DY53 YGO is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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