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NK53 KMU

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,113 mi
Last recorded119,113 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 KMU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2015 119,113 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 119,113 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 101,778 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 101,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 85,103 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,298 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 73,226 miles

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,855 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,740 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,805 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,693 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 38,687 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,285 miles

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

Signs of corrosion on rear brake pipes

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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NK53 KMU 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 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 NK53 KMU, 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 NK53 KMU registered?

NK53 KMU is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is NK53 KMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK53 KMU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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