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KP53 ZGA

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,819 mi
Last recorded109,819 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 ZGA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 109,819 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 101,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside outer front and Offside outer front CV Boots slightly deteriated.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 84,015 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s rear lamp cracked

Fail 19 Nov 2010 83,982 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s rear lamp cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,775 miles

front and rear number plates deteriating

rear tyres at wearbands

Fail 20 Nov 2009 73,775 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriating

rear tyres at wearbands

Pass 10 Nov 2008 63,593 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 53,334 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,016 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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KP53 ZGA is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KP53 ZGA, 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 KP53 ZGA registered?

KP53 ZGA is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is KP53 ZGA safe to buy?

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