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HV53 BVF

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,343 mi
Last recorded61,343 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 BVF
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2023 61,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2022 61,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2021 60,345 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2020 59,333 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 58,827 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2018 57,749 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2017 56,868 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2016 55,150 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,551 miles

205-60-15h

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers veiw

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

battery in low state of charge

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,757 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 49,757 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,486 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,549 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,533 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,857 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,068 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,741 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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HV53 BVF is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HV53 BVF, 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 HV53 BVF registered?

HV53 BVF is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HV53 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 BVF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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