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HW53 BWB

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,071 mi
Last recorded50,071 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 BWB
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,071 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,996 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,386 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,670 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 25,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 22,001 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 22,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HW53 BWB is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW53 BWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW53 BWB registered?

HW53 BWB is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HW53 BWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 BWB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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