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KL53 EKO

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

168,265 mi
Last recorded168,265 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 EKO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 168,265 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 160,292 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 153,032 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 146,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 139,158 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 132,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 132,589 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 127,707 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 110,686 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 94,650 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 93,994 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 70,397 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)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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KL53 EKO is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KL53 EKO, 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 KL53 EKO registered?

KL53 EKO is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is KL53 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 EKO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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