CarVerify

Free Car Check

VO53 LWZ

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,107 mi
Last recorded113,107 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 LWZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 113,107 miles

n/s front tyre on legal limit and worn away on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 101,449 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,977 miles

Both rear brake disc's very rusty.

Both rear metal brake pipe's starting to rust.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 91,976 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear brake disc's very rusty.

Both rear metal brake pipe's starting to rust.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,288 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 83,148 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,790 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 61,751 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 49,687 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2006 38,375 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

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
Full Kia Magentis reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VO53 LWZ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VO53 LWZ, 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

How do I check the history of VO53 LWZ?

You can check the full history of VO53 LWZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VO53 LWZ registered?

VO53 LWZ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is VO53 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO53 LWZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VO53 LWZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VO53 LWZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.