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WJ52 UYG

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,444 mi
Last recorded52,444 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 UYG
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 52,444 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

underbody/pipes etc sealed/painted

Pass 15 Feb 2022 49,054 miles

underbody and pipes etc sealed/painted

Fail 10 Feb 2022 49,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged worn through on antiroll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end nut split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underbody and pipes etc sealed/painted

Pass 17 Feb 2021 46,676 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 46,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 44,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 44,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,066 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated/cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 39,066 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Both front tyres deteriorated/cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 34,601 miles

Nearside Front slight cracking tyre wall

Offside Front slight cracking tyre wall

Fail 25 Jan 2018 34,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front slight cracking tyre wall

Offside Front slight cracking tyre wall

brake warning lamp lit

Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,537 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 30,537 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 30,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 29,910 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 29,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2014 28,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jan 2013 27,382 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 26,114 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,170 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Fail 19 Jan 2010 20,661 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,661 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 15,023 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 12,756 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 11,539 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 10,516 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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WJ52 UYG is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ52 UYG, 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 WJ52 UYG registered?

WJ52 UYG is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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