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YC53 TYU

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,677 mi
Last recorded91,677 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 TYU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 91,677 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 90,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 90,177 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine light

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front reg damaged

n/s/f screen scratched

Pass 4 Oct 2010 77,358 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 77,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 71,430 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,338 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 64,277 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,844 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 52,008 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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YC53 TYU is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc 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 YC53 TYU, 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 YC53 TYU registered?

YC53 TYU is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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