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PJ53 PFF

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,685 mi
Last recorded44,685 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 PFF
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2012 43,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 41,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake disc's corroding on braking surfaces

Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,612 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,060 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 30,922 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 30,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,746 miles

front tyres starting to crack/perish

handbrake travel high

surface corrosion on all 4 brake discs

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 PFF is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PFF, 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 PFF registered?

PJ53 PFF is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for PJ53 PFF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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