CarVerify

Free Car Check

FG53 FLF

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,535 mi
Last recorded77,535 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FLF
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust blow

front ball joint rubbers split and slight play in wishbones

front brake discs rusty

general corrosion on underside and component arms and joints

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,581 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,830 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,464 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,427 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,679 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 9 Aug 2011 49,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,143 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front wiper blade showing signs of wear

offside rear number plate light dim

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,881 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 31,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front disc pads wearing low

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer side wall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside front spot lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,668 miles

front disc pads wearing low

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer side wall

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

offside front spot lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,429 miles

SMALL CUTS TO NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL

SMALL NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,235 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

slight scratches in windscreen

windscreen damaged in zone b less than 40mm in diameter

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
Full Kia Magentis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FG53 FLF is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FG53 FLF, 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 FG53 FLF?

You can check the full history of FG53 FLF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FG53 FLF registered?

FG53 FLF is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FG53 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 FLF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG53 FLF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG53 FLF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.