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PJ53 NFO

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,941 mi
Last recorded118,941 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 NFO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 118,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Oil leak

hub caps fitted

oil leak from gearbox

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2013 118,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Oil leak

hub caps fitted

oil leak from gearbox

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2012 99,264 miles

Oil leak

drivers mirror damaged but not effecting view to the rear of the vehicle

oil leak from gear box

Fail 30 Jan 2012 99,252 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

drivers mirror damaged but not effecting view to the rear of the vehicle

oil leak from gear box

Pass 1 Dec 2010 76,905 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 74,386 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,811 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 55,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,654 miles

radiator has a slight leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 22,617 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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PJ53 NFO is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ53 NFO, 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 PJ53 NFO registered?

PJ53 NFO is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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