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SV53 KDK

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,124 mi
Last recorded52,124 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 KDK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,124 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,378 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,763 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 35,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,063 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

Front tyre treads very low.

O/S/R Light unit damaged.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,927 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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SV53 KDK is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SV53 KDK, 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 SV53 KDK registered?

SV53 KDK is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is SV53 KDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 KDK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV53 KDK have outstanding finance?

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