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YN53 LUW

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 LUW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,951 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 92,951 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 84,126 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r suspension joint slight play

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2013 80,234 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 80,234 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,721 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 70,720 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 67,003 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,349 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nsr tyre wearing outer edges

Fail 3 Feb 2011 65,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

nsr tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,711 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 59,711 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 54,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

engine warning light on

Pass 29 Aug 2008 52,593 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 21,283 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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YN53 LUW is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YN53 LUW, 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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YN53 LUW is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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