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MJ53 SVX

2003 Kia Magentis

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,409 mi
Last recorded73,409 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 SVX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 73,409 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG CORRODED AND HOLED X 2 (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking BRAKE PIPES (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear BOTH TYRE TREADS CRACKING

Fail 30 Jun 2016 73,397 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking N/S FRONT TO REAR (3.6.A.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords EXCESS CRACKING (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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

O/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRES ARE CRACKING ON TREAR AND WEARING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES OF TREAD

OIL SUMP IS CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,355 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,647 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 67,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,222 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 59,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 49,406 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,406 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 39,128 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)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 29,524 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,801 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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MJ53 SVX is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MJ53 SVX, 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 MJ53 SVX registered?

MJ53 SVX is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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