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EX53 HFF

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,703 mi
Last recorded108,703 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 HFF
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,703 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 101,490 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,972 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 92,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 92,489 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,756 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 88,756 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,085 miles

advise engine smokey

Fail 27 Jul 2009 84,085 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise engine smokey

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,310 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 73,296 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2007 58,147 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 58,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 37,247 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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EX53 HFF is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EX53 HFF, 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 EX53 HFF registered?

EX53 HFF is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is EX53 HFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 HFF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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