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VA53 HTC

2003 Kia Magentis

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,870 mi
Last recorded98,870 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 HTC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 98,870 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 86,400 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges!

front registration plate cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2007 65,290 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 47,775 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 47,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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VA53 HTC is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA53 HTC, 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 VA53 HTC registered?

VA53 HTC is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is VA53 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 HTC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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