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YS53 UNW

2003 Kia Magentis

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,923 mi
Last recorded40,923 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UNW
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,923 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 40,922 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 24,845 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 18,312 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,957 miles

front tyres on 3mm

Pass 29 Nov 2006 9,327 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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YS53 UNW is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YS53 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

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

Is YS53 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 UNW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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