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WL53 KWD

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,140 mi
Last recorded71,140 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 KWD
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,140 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,212 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 65,212 miles

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

Front Tyres wearing inside edges

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,723 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 57,723 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 56,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 56,742 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,391 miles

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

fuel tank corroded

windscreen cracked n/s

Pass 22 Aug 2013 54,166 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 54,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,700 miles

All tyres side walls light cracking

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,977 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,219 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,415 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 40,497 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,918 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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WL53 KWD is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WL53 KWD, 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 WL53 KWD registered?

WL53 KWD is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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