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YK53 WNP

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,137 mi
Last recorded93,137 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 WNP
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,137 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,447 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 87,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,548 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 79,548 miles

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

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

Engine management light staying on

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,475 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 67,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise corrosion present on nearside of front subframe, offside & nearside rear brake pipes & exhaust system.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 61,723 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 56,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,882 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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YK53 WNP is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK53 WNP, 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 YK53 WNP registered?

YK53 WNP is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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