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SY52 GAO

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,292 mi
Last recorded58,292 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 GAO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 58,292 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose at flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose not loose - corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 58,292 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose at flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose not loose - corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 57,622 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose general deterioration of exhaust system (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,468 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 56,468 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens misted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 55,767 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,132 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,038 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 50,895 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,286 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,215 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,060 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 27,657 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 23,597 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 21,917 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 19,262 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 19,128 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge of tread

Pass 18 Jan 2007 14,334 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2006 9,063 miles

advise both front brake discs rear surfaces are corroded, advise replacement or refacing of discs.

advise very slight wear in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link.

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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SY52 GAO is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY52 GAO, 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 SY52 GAO registered?

SY52 GAO is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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