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KY53 ZTB

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,611 mi
Last recorded74,611 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,611 miles

engine management light on

intermittent fault on airbag light

o/s door mirror deteriorated

rear brake discs deteriorating

rear brake pads getting thin

Fail 2 Aug 2014 74,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

o/s door mirror deteriorated

rear brake discs deteriorating

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,502 miles

brake pipes to both rear hoses rusty

offside door mirror glass insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2012 63,926 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,926 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 57,441 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded

wear in front brake discs

Pass 12 Aug 2011 57,441 miles

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

brake pipe to nearside rear hose corroded

brake pipe to offside rear hose corroded

wear in front brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,692 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,982 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,573 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 38,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,368 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 ZTB is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

KY53 ZTB is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is KY53 ZTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 ZTB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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