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WN53 YOL

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,362 mi
Last recorded86,362 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 YOL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

low efficiency from nearside brake brake

park application uneven

reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 5 Sep 2018 86,361 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

low efficiency from nearside brake brake

park application uneven

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 25 Aug 2017 80,934 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,374 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 76,372 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)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,358 miles

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

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

front exhaust blowing slightly

handbrake travel high

steering rack inner tie rods have slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,310 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front wiper split

Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 57,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,244 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,968 miles

both rear brake disc plates scored and pitted

offside front brake disc plate heavily pitted on inner face

Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake discs slighty corroded

nearside wiper blade smearing

Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,903 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 23,104 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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WN53 YOL is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WN53 YOL, 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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WN53 YOL is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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