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PN53 UEV

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,608 mi
Last recorded66,608 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UEV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 66,608 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,344 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,012 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 52,006 miles

both front to rear brake pipes covered in unknown substance - offside rear tyre wearing low on outer wall

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,581 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,271 miles

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,927 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,551 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2007 47,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,623 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,623 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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PN53 UEV is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PN53 UEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 UEV registered?

PN53 UEV is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is PN53 UEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 UEV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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