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RE53 DZA

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,875 mi
Last recorded45,875 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 DZA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 45,875 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,613 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 41,613 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,301 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,973 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,624 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,281 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 24,281 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N s r tyre geting low from in side

Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,645 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,154 miles

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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RE53 DZA is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE53 DZA, 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 RE53 DZA registered?

RE53 DZA is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is RE53 DZA safe to buy?

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