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SV53 NFJ

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,853 mi
Last recorded91,853 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 NFJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,853 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 91,837 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,816 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 672,005 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 67,387 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 66,119 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

some surface corrosion to n/s/f metal brake pipe

Pass 2 Sep 2008 62,237 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

rear brake pads low.

stonechip in zone b of front screen.

sump porous.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 51,173 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 NFJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV53 NFJ registered?

SV53 NFJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SV53 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 NFJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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