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MA53 HVZ

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,635 mi
Last recorded63,635 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 HVZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,635 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 63,624 miles

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

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

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

nearside rack boot securing clamp broken however rack boot is still secure

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,722 miles

1 of 2 side light inop n/s/r

Fail 8 Sep 2011 49,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 of 2 side light inop n/s/r

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,220 miles

n/s rear tyre perished and starting to crack/split

Fail 9 Sep 2009 37,220 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front wiper blade split

n/s rear tyre perished and starting to crack/split

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,138 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 35,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,564 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,766 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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MA53 HVZ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MA53 HVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA53 HVZ registered?

MA53 HVZ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is MA53 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA53 HVZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA53 HVZ have outstanding finance?

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