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HW53 HXD

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,485 mi
Last recorded72,485 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 HXD
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,562 miles

Both O/S and N/S Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 65,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

advise both front tyres wearing inner edge

advise front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2011 58,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs wearing

rear brake discs wearing and scoring

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2011 58,872 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

rear brake discs wearing and scoring

rear brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,966 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 43,868 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,610 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 36,595 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,891 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 25,890 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 HXD is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HW53 HXD, 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 HW53 HXD registered?

HW53 HXD is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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