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PJ53 PFN

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,782 mi
Last recorded158,782 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 PFN
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 158,782 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 158,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 150,752 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 137,668 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 137,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 115,800 miles

brake pipe over fuel tank corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 85,487 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 PFN is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ53 PFN, 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 PFN registered?

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

Is PJ53 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ53 PFN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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