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ST53 RGV

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,676 mi
Last recorded32,676 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 RGV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 32,676 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise eml light on

Fail 3 Oct 2014 24,619 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise eml light on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 21,522 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 21,520 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 20,102 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 20,100 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,384 miles

slight damage n/s side repeater

Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,561 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 16,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,968 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,142 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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ST53 RGV is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST53 RGV, 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 ST53 RGV registered?

ST53 RGV is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is ST53 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 RGV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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