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MF53 EKA

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,308 mi
Last recorded75,308 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 EKA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 75,308 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 75,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

nearside front inner arch liner insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,943 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,867 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 61,867 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 56,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to rear discs

slight ovality on all brake discs(warped)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 56,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to rear discs

slight ovality on all brake discs(warped)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 51,548 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,100 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,949 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,548 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 35,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,781 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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MF53 EKA is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black 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 MF53 EKA, 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 MF53 EKA registered?

MF53 EKA is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is MF53 EKA safe to buy?

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