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FG53 UUE

2003 Kia Magentis

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,981 mi
Last recorded84,981 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UUE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 84,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 83,556 miles

Driver side Rear Outer arches has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Front Registration plate is Damaged but not likely to be misread

Fuel Tank Strap has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Nail in Passenger side Rear Tyre

Passenger side Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger side Rear Door is Slightly Damaged but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Passenger side Rear Fuel Cap Surrounding has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Passenger side Rear and Driver side Rear Brake discs worn, but not excessively

Passenger side Rear and Driver side Rear Tyres are slightly damaged/cracking & perishing

Rear Anti-Roll & Sway Bars has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Rear Exhaust Heat shield has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Spare Tyre is Defective

Windscreen wiper blade defective Driver side Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 83,554 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Passenger side Front (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Passenger side Front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver side Rear Outer arches has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Front Registration plate is Damaged but not likely to be misread

Fuel Tank Strap has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Nail in Passenger side Rear Tyre

Passenger side Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger side Rear Door is Slightly Damaged but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Passenger side Rear Fuel Cap Surrounding has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Passenger side Rear and Driver side Rear Brake discs worn, but not excessively

Passenger side Rear and Driver side Rear Tyres are slightly damaged/cracking & perishing

Rear Anti-Roll & Sway Bars has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Rear Exhaust Heat shield has slight corrosion but not considered excessive

Spare Tyre is Defective

Windscreen wiper blade defective Driver side Front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 81,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Sep 2015 78,401 miles

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

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)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 77,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 74,110 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 71,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 71,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 70,011 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 65,671 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,469 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 41,445 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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FG53 UUE is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FG53 UUE, 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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FG53 UUE is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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