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VX53 SNJ

2003 Kia Magentis

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,228 mi
Last recorded89,228 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 SNJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 89,228 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 89,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 82,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 52,893 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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VX53 SNJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Green with a 2,000cc 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 VX53 SNJ, 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 VX53 SNJ registered?

VX53 SNJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is VX53 SNJ safe to buy?

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