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RJ53 LFH

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,401 mi
Last recorded112,401 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 LFH
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 112,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 both front tyres on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth and unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 112,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/15 both front tyres on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth and unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 102,044 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 102,044 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,768 miles

battery insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2012 68,768 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 50,994 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 50,994 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,843 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,910 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,627 miles

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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RJ53 LFH is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RJ53 LFH, 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 RJ53 LFH registered?

RJ53 LFH is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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The MOT history for RJ53 LFH shows 14 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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