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YM52 YMG

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,512 mi
Last recorded69,512 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 YMG
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,986 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,497 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 56,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,521 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,997 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,443 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,856 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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YM52 YMG is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YM52 YMG, 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 YM52 YMG registered?

YM52 YMG is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is YM52 YMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM52 YMG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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