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KU53 SRY

2003 Kia Magentis

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,007 mi
Last recorded150,007 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 SRY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 150,007 miles

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 24 Aug 2017 149,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

engine oil leak

slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 25 Aug 2016 139,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 127,278 miles

nail in near side front tyre.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 127,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nail in near side front tyre.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 115,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 105,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 94,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 82,094 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2010 71,050 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 61,408 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 61,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,683 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 12,579 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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KU53 SRY is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KU53 SRY, 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 KU53 SRY registered?

KU53 SRY is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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