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SF53 GXZ

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,654 mi
Last recorded117,654 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 GXZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 117,654 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 117,650 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 110,416 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 110,416 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 101,080 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 101,080 miles

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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 94,070 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 94,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 91,100 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 91,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 86,310 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 86,310 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 80,494 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 67,636 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 67,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 55,283 miles

advise both front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded advise changing

advise front brake pads worn low

advise nearside rear disc worn

advise rear tyres very badly worn on inner sidewalls suspect due to under inflation advise changing

Fail 16 Dec 2009 55,266 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise both front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded advise changing

advise front brake pads worn low

advise nearside rear disc worn

advise rear tyres very badly worn on inner sidewalls suspect due to under inflation advise changing

Pass 15 Dec 2008 42,206 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 33,323 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Dec 2007 33,308 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise nearside rear brake binding

Pass 14 Nov 2006 21,865 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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SF53 GXZ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SF53 GXZ, 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 SF53 GXZ registered?

SF53 GXZ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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