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RX53 ZTY

2003 Kia Magentis

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,760 mi
Last recorded69,760 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 ZTY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,229 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 63,023 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,658 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 46,658 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 42,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 42,541 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,577 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 34,129 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 26,918 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,245 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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RX53 ZTY is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX53 ZTY, 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 RX53 ZTY registered?

RX53 ZTY is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is RX53 ZTY safe to buy?

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