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WG53 DCX

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,344 mi
Last recorded81,344 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 DCX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 81,344 miles

engine oil leak

front pads low

hand brake travel

o/s rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,358 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on inside

oil leak

travel in handbrake

Fail 14 Sep 2015 78,358 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on inside

oil leak

travel in handbrake

Pass 13 Sep 2014 75,063 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre worn on outter edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak oil filter rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2014 75,063 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre worn on outter edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak oil filter rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2013 71,394 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2013 71,394 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,549 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 64,542 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2010 62,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise o/s door mirror glas slight crack

advise slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,570 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 53,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2008 45,674 miles

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

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

oil leak (filter area)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 45,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak (filter area)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 32,269 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 32,269 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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WG53 DCX is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG53 DCX, 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 WG53 DCX registered?

WG53 DCX is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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