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YP53 ZYM

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,158 mi
Last recorded198,158 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZYM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2016 198,158 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 157,961 miles

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2015 157,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2014 133,644 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 132,764 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 132,764 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 131,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 129,883 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 128,700 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 110,169 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 110,169 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 82,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 54,588 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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YP53 ZYM is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YP53 ZYM, 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 YP53 ZYM registered?

YP53 ZYM is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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