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YR53 HSE

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,914 mi
Last recorded74,914 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 HSE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2023 74,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,385 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bee repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 74,385 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at previous repair joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bee repaired (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 73,744 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 72,735 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 72,735 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 71,193 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 70,021 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 70,021 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,703 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 68,703 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,067 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,939 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,437 miles

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 66,437 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 5 Sep 2011 59,794 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,547 miles

both front outer cv boots cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,350 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,458 miles

rear brake discs poor discoloured

Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,235 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 35,235 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HSE is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YR53 HSE, 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 YR53 HSE registered?

YR53 HSE is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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