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AY03 BZN

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,492 mi
Last recorded67,492 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BZN
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 60,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

engine cover.

sill covers.

Fail 12 Oct 2020 60,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

engine cover.

sill covers.

Pass 21 Oct 2019 53,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both perrished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 53,281 miles

Exhaust corroded

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 50,813 miles

small stone chips front screen

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 49,733 miles

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

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 May 2016 47,421 miles

brake pipes rusty

small stone chip front screen

Fail 9 May 2015 46,018 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 46,018 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 45,000 miles

front brake discs rusty

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2013 43,303 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,011 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,572 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,325 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,158 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,171 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,080 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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AY03 BZN is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AY03 BZN, 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 AY03 BZN registered?

AY03 BZN is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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