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AY03 FKP

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

114,629 mi
Last recorded114,629 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FKP
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 114,629 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 110,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 104,601 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 95,078 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 91,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,720 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 81,571 miles

Nearside Front mirror

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

Nearside Rear rear lamp cracked

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,005 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,493 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,273 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,827 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 44,260 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 44,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,582 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,570 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted and rusty, through vehicle being stood not excessive or worn

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,556 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all brake discs slightly pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 34,364 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,417 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 31,195 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 26,671 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 FKP is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FKP, 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 FKP registered?

AY03 FKP is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is AY03 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 FKP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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