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MJ53 YOA

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,049 mi
Last recorded66,049 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YOA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 66,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 62,284 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 54,262 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

headlamps cloudy beam patterns poor

ns outer cv boot perished

nsf to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

os outer cv boot perished

osf to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

osr brake disc outer braking surface very corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2017 54,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

headlamps cloudy beam patterns poor

ns outer cv boot perished

nsf to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

os outer cv boot perished

osf to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

osr brake disc outer braking surface very corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,040 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 52,466 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 51,641 miles

O/S/R Brake disc corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 51,639 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

O/S/R Brake disc corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 48,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

noise from offside rear wheel when rotated

offside front suspension spring lower mounting bush in lower arm starting to deteriorate.

Pass 18 May 2012 45,274 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 45,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,870 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 YOA is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YOA, 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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MJ53 YOA is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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