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HV53 SXJ

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,333 mi
Last recorded85,333 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 SXJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,333 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

rear brakes discs corroded and pitted

Fail 7 Sep 2015 85,333 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre tread

rear brakes discs corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,156 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside front tyre is in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,344 miles

all tyres perrishing

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,203 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,445 miles

engine sump porus, engine oil seeping through rust.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 55,445 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine sump porus, engine oil seeping through rust.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,049 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 18 Aug 2006 21,392 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 SXJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

HV53 SXJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is HV53 SXJ safe to buy?

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