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SP53 OSM

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

46,152 mi
Last recorded46,152 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OSM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 46,152 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 37,685 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,480 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 32,464 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front brake discs excessively corroded, pitted and scored

both rear brake discs excessively corroded, pitted and scored

both rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded / weakened

n/s/r trailing arm - bushes perished and split

o/s/r trailing arm - bushes perished and split

rear parking brakes grating / grinding when applied

Pass 5 Apr 2016 27,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,609 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc's are slightly corrodedm

Fail 12 Dec 2014 21,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded heavily at joints

rear number plate deteriorated

sump pan heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,038 miles

Both rear tyres have spliiting on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,346 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 136,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,602 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 15,602 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 14,445 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,445 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,632 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 12,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,671 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,507 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 8,947 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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SP53 OSM is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP53 OSM, 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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SP53 OSM is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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