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FH52 MKD

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,118 mi
Last recorded58,118 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 MKD
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 58,118 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 58,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 54,832 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,622 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 51,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,409 miles

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,870 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2012 44,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing outer edge

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges advise tracking

Pass 10 Jan 2011 40,998 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear discs warped

oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

tracking

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,320 miles

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

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

tracking

Fail 19 Jan 2009 31,542 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs worn thin

Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,542 miles

front discs worn thin

Fail 25 Jan 2008 27,392 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,392 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,061 miles

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

engine management light on.

offside rear tyre worn close to the tread depth indicators.

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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FH52 MKD is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH52 MKD, 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 FH52 MKD registered?

FH52 MKD is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is FH52 MKD safe to buy?

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