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WV53 NDC

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires19 Sep 2022

Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)

Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,896 mi

Last recorded57,896 miles

Recorded on20 Sep 2021

Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 NDC

MakeKia

ModelMagentis

Year2003

ColourBlue

Fuel typePetrol

Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake light on

Fail 15 Sep 2021 57,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hand brake light on

Pass 16 Sep 2020 57,408 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 56,223 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 54,928 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrossion to n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 11 Sep 2018 549,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 53,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear perished

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 52,609 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,038 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,836 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,882 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,733 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 47,720 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,439 miles

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,046 miles

Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,969 miles

Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,809 miles

Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,520 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre inner wall below 1.6 mm

How Reliable is the Kia Magentis?

Based on 64,198 MOT tests across 5,165 vehicles.

74.5%

Pass Rate

5,720

Miles/Year

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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WV53 NDC is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 WV53 NDC, 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 NDC is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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