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KU53 SVE

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,963 mi
Last recorded57,963 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 SVE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 57,963 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 57,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,360 miles

air bag light on

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,148 miles

slight damage to offside front door mirror.

slight play in steering.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 53,116 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in steering.

slight damage to offside front door mirror.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 48,897 miles

fading to rear no plate

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

strong advise play to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,912 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,914 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,695 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 SVE is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

KU53 SVE is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is KU53 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU53 SVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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