MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Outer sill covers fitted obscuring testers view
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
rear sills distorted & surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
Outer sill covers fitted obscuring testers view
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)
rear sills distorted & surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
minor exhaust blow(front)
sill covers fitted
slight corrosion and distorted sills
slight corrosion on brake pipes(offside front & both front to rear pipes)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
exhaust system in poor condition
offside rear back brake plate missing & nearside corroded.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
front exhaust bracket broken(exhaust supported)
front exhaust(flexi)in poor condition
offside rear tyre perishing
rear brake discs corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
front brake discs in very poor condition/worn
front exhaust bracket broken(exhaust supported)
front exhaust(flexi)in poor condition
nearside door mirror insecure
offside front tyre perished and badly worn on edges
offside rear tyre perishing
oil leak
rear brake discs corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs worn
nearside front headlamp image poor
offside front headlamp image poor
power steering system noisy
rear brake discs worn
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine management light on
front brake discs worn
front number plate damaged
nearside headlamp image poor
offside headlamp image poor
power steering system noisy
rear brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Kia Magentis?
Based on 64,198 MOT tests across 5,165 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WV53 ALU is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WV53 ALU, 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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WV53 ALU is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 September 2003.
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