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EN52 VPZ

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,942 mi
Last recorded51,942 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 VPZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,942 miles

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

both front outer cv boots perishing

front no plate slightly damaged

front wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 19 Dec 2011 50,288 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear discs slightly lipped

slight play in rack arms

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,288 miles

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

front and rear discs slightly lipped

slight play in rack arms

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,128 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Rear Exhaust Section Corroded

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2010 47,128 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Number Plate Cracked

Handbrake Lever Travel High

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust Section Corroded

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2009 44,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,669 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,537 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Dec 2007 33,011 miles

Handbrake travel nearing stop

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 27,020 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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EN52 VPZ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EN52 VPZ, 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

How do I check the history of EN52 VPZ?

You can check the full history of EN52 VPZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN52 VPZ registered?

EN52 VPZ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is EN52 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 VPZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN52 VPZ have outstanding finance?

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