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AY03 FKX

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,227 mi
Last recorded58,227 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FKX
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 58,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 58,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,466 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,990 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,940 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 48,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 47,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 46,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 44,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 40,705 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,935 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 37,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,221 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,646 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,492 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,862 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,098 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,470 miles

all tyre walls are perished cords not yet exposed.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,251 miles

all 4 tyres showing signs of weathering on walls

Pass 3 Jul 2007 13,685 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,704 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 FKX is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FKX, 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 FKX registered?

AY03 FKX is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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