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YX52 YMV

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,221 mi
Last recorded78,221 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 YMV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 78,221 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery clamp slightly loose

bonnet pull lever slightly damaged

coolant radiator leaking (o/s bottom corner)

engine oil leaks

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs inner edges slightly corroded

front bumper has slight accident damage but no sharp edges

front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear door outer trim coming away

n/s windscreen wiper blade ends slightly torn

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

vehicle leaning down to o/s front slightly

Fail 7 May 2013 78,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery clamp slightly loose

bonnet pull lever slightly damaged

clutch travel slightly long

coolant radiator leaking (o/s bottom corner)

engine oil leaks

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs inner edges slightly corroded

front bumper has slight accident damage but no sharp edges

front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

handbrake travel slightly long

n/s rear brake disc corroded

n/s rear door outer trim coming away

n/s windscreen wiper blade ends slightly torn

o/s rear tyre slightly flat (inflated to 30psi)

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear suspension bushes slightly perished

vehicle leaning down to o/s front slightly

Pass 8 May 2012 73,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to front bumper but no sharp edges

battery clamp slightly loose

bonnet pull lever broke

engine oil leaks

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear and o/s & n/s front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 May 2012 73,144 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

accident damage to front bumper but no sharp edges

battery clamp slightly loose

bonnet pull lever broke

engine oil leaks

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

high level brake lamp inoperative

n/s rear and o/s & n/s front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2010 67,264 miles

Battery insecure

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2010 67,263 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 62,294 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 57,818 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,288 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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YX52 YMV is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX52 YMV, 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 YX52 YMV registered?

YX52 YMV is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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