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YM53 EHO

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,106 mi
Last recorded102,106 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 EHO
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 102,106 miles

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

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

SRS light staying on all the time.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 91,170 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 90,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,719 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,495 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 51,837 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,914 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 26,946 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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YM53 EHO is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YM53 EHO, 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 YM53 EHO registered?

YM53 EHO is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YM53 EHO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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