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NU53 FJF

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,036 mi
Last recorded47,036 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 FJF
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 47,036 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded sections of both main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine cover fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 47,035 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded sections of both main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,431 miles

all four tyres close to limit

fuel lines corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2015 41,429 miles

Nearside Front 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 brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all four tyres close to limit

fuel lines corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2014 35,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 31,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,969 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,181 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,445 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 21,435 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 17,326 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,374 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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NU53 FJF is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU53 FJF, 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 NU53 FJF registered?

NU53 FJF is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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