2003 KIA Magentis 2.0L Petrol · KN53 UNJ
2003 KIA Magentis (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 92,334 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA MAGENTIS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN53 UNJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 92,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN53 UNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Kia Magentis (KN53 UNJ) between September 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly red”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
KN53 UNJ Mileage History
- 07/09/200638,984 mi
- 07/09/200638,984 mi
- 05/09/200747,044 mi+8,060 mi
- 12/08/200852,393 mi+5,349 mi
- 21/08/200852,433 mi+40 mi
- 06/10/200821,141 mi-31,292 mi
- 06/10/200924,134 mi+2,993 mi
- 22/09/201027,637 mi+3,503 mi
- 14/09/201131,261 mi+3,624 mi
- 25/09/201235,220 mi+3,959 mi
- 11/09/201337,910 mi+2,690 mi
- 23/09/201442,123 mi+4,213 mi
- 22/09/201545,748 mi+3,625 mi
- 26/09/201649,158 mi+3,410 mi
- 12/09/201754,090 mi+4,932 mi
- 17/09/201858,482 mi+4,392 mi
- 12/09/201961,621 mi+3,139 mi
- 22/09/202063,601 mi+1,980 mi
- 24/09/202063,602 mi+1 mi
- 13/08/202164,018 mi+416 mi
- 30/07/202268,545 mi+4,527 mi
- 01/08/202268,563 mi+18 mi
- 14/08/202370,939 mi+2,376 mi
- 21/08/202370,961 mi+22 mi
- 20/08/202477,026 mi+6,065 mi
- 19/08/202592,334 mi+15,308 mi
- 19/08/202592,334 mi
Average of roughly 2,815 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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