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PJ53 PDK

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,900 mi
Last recorded83,900 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 PDK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,900 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 83,900 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 54,054 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 47,409 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 40,912 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,450 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 25,279 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 25,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2008 21,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,171 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 14,775 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 PDK is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PDK, 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 PDK registered?

PJ53 PDK is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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