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BJ03 BBV

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,284 mi
Last recorded98,284 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BBV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,284 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 98,283 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 92,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 92,907 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,042 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,072 miles

oil leak under engine gearbox

Fail 19 Apr 2016 70,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

oil leak under engine gearbox

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,879 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 54,727 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 54,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,539 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,545 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,875 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,954 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,277 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 20,145 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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BJ03 BBV 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 78.9%.

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 BJ03 BBV, 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 BJ03 BBV registered?

BJ03 BBV is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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