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FH53 HGP

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,776 mi
Last recorded50,776 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 HGP
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 50,776 miles

Front brake discs slight pitting

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear light lense slight damage

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

vague pattern headlights

Fail 3 Aug 2016 50,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs slight pitting

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear light lense slight damage

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

vague pattern headlights

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,041 miles

Both headlamp beam images poor. Both headlamp lenses frosted.

Coolant leak, coolant level low. O/S/R light lens damaged.

Front and rear bumpers damaged.

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner tread area, N/s/r tyre worn on outer tread area.

O/s/r tyre getting low on tread and slightly deteriorated.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 49,041 miles

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

Both headlamp beam images poor.

Coolant leak

Coolant level low.

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front and rear bumpers damaged.

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/s/f tyre worn on inner tread area, N/s/r tyre worn on outer tread area.

O/s/r light lens damaged.

O/s/r tyre getting low on tread and slightly deteriorated.

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,921 miles

Brakes ; o/s/r front to rear brake pipe corroding

Brakes; rear brake discs corroding inner face

Driveshafts ; both front outer C.V. gaiters deteriorated , ready to split , recommend replace

Note ; all tyres were deflated , were at 10-20 psi

Note ; o/s headlamp aim at maximum height

Suspension ; o/s/f lower arm ball joint has slight play , leaking grease

Tyres ; n/s/r ( skypes ) tread bald outer edge , at limit, recommend replace

Wheel trims fitted , restricting views

Fail 13 Mar 2014 45,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes ; o/s/r front to rear brake pipe corroding

Brakes; rear brake discs corroding inner face

Driveshafts ; both front outer C.V. gaiters deteriorated , ready to split , recommend replace

Note ; all tyres were deflated , were at 10-20 psi

Note ; o/s headlamp aim at maximum height

Suspension ; o/s/f lower arm ball joint has slight play , leaking grease

Tyres ; n/s/r ( skypes ) tread bald outer edge , at limit, recommend replace

Wheel trims fitted , restricting views

Fail 12 Mar 2014 45,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Minor damage front number plate, n/s/r tyre perished on outer sidewall.

Minor damage to o/s/r light lens, recommend attention soon.

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

Outer 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,547 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 9 Mar 2012 40,547 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,512 miles

child seats fitted nearside front and nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Mar 2009 30,934 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,877 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,070 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 19,726 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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FH53 HGP is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH53 HGP, 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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FH53 HGP is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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