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PO53 EVM

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Lpg 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,336 mi
Last recorded109,336 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 EVM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 109,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 103,269 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,388 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,242 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 46,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,094 miles

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 10 Sep 2008 35,369 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,665 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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PO53 EVM is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 1,999cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PO53 EVM, 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 PO53 EVM registered?

PO53 EVM is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is PO53 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO53 EVM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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