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KY53 BAU

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,827 mi
Last recorded105,827 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 BAU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 105,827 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 105,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 96,917 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 90,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

offside front tyre worn

parking brake effort low

Pass 24 Dec 2016 85,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn/wearing unevenly

rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Jan 2016 79,798 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Jan 2016 79,798 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2015 75,318 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn/wearing unevenly

nearside rear tyre worn/wearing unevenly

oil level low

Pass 24 Dec 2013 67,942 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn unevenly

oil level low

Fail 23 Dec 2013 67,942 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside front tyre worn unevenly

oil level low

Pass 15 Dec 2012 60,033 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 50,596 miles

rear brake pads worn/unable to see inner pads clearly

Pass 29 Dec 2010 41,206 miles

rear brake pads worn

unable to see front inner brake pads clearly

Fail 29 Dec 2010 41,206 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake pads worn

unable to see front inner brake pads clearly

Pass 30 Dec 2009 32,973 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

offside front tyre baldon inner edge

oil level low

Pass 31 Dec 2008 26,540 miles

front wipers worn/split

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 22 Dec 2007 20,233 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 2 Jan 2007 13,483 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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KY53 BAU is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KY53 BAU, 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 KY53 BAU registered?

KY53 BAU is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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