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WV53 NDJ

2003 Kia Magentis

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,296 mi
Last recorded72,296 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 NDJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,296 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,129 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 65,129 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 58,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre worn to 3mm and starting to wear on inner edges 205.60.15v

both front wiper blades starting to split

sign of engine oil leaking from engine

Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre worn to 3mm and starting to wear on inner edges 205.60.15v

both front wiper blades starting to split

sign of engine oil leaking from engine

Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 57,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 45,034 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 38,871 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,029 miles

N.S.F tyre wearing on outer edge

N.S.R tyre wearing on outer edge

O.S.F tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight lift in N.S.F bottom ball joint

Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 19,552 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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WV53 NDJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NDJ, 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 WV53 NDJ registered?

WV53 NDJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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