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YH53 FXY

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,309 mi
Last recorded69,309 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 FXY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,309 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 64,941 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 64,819 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

of side front tyre perished

Pass 28 May 2013 64,425 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 64,425 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,687 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 55,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Apr 2012 55,002 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Rear Discs Pitted

Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,428 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both nearside tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2010 50,284 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,521 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 47,519 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,038 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,068 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 35,514 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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YH53 FXY 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 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 YH53 FXY, 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 YH53 FXY registered?

YH53 FXY is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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