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YS53 UNU

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,279 mi
Last recorded111,279 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UNU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 111,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 105,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,140 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

water leaking from radiator

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,696 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 87,696 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 79,234 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 72,672 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 72,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,495 miles

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

rear brake disc,s worn and pitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,458 miles

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

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

rear brake disc,s worn and pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,333 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,730 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 46,730 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,575 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 36,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,314 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 20,362 miles

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

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

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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YS53 UNU is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS53 UNU, 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 YS53 UNU registered?

YS53 UNU is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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