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YR53 FCY

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,061 mi
Last recorded70,061 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 FCY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 73,011 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,863 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,007 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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YR53 FCY is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR53 FCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR53 FCY registered?

YR53 FCY is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YR53 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 FCY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR53 FCY have outstanding finance?

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