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LR53 TUH

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,753 mi
Last recorded52,753 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 TUH
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,753 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,164 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 50,164 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,975 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 46,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 43,203 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 43,203 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,465 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,376 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 24,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,187 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,357 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,590 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 12,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 8,369 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 7,419 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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LR53 TUH is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR53 TUH, 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 LR53 TUH registered?

LR53 TUH is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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