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CU03 MYK

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,014 mi
Last recorded125,014 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 MYK
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 125,014 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

managemnt light on

Fail 9 May 2014 124,925 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

managemnt light on

Pass 30 Apr 2013 122,071 miles

Engine check lamp is lit.

Metal fuel lines corroding.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear discs very corroded.

Rear towball corroding.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 122,070 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine check lamp is lit.

Metal fuel lines corroding.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear discs very corroded.

Rear towball corroding.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 115,522 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r brake back plate missing

oil leak

rear brake discs deteriorating

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Fail 16 Sep 2011 115,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r brake back plate missing

oil leak

rear brake discs deteriorating

slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 8 Oct 2010 100,226 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 99,170 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,112 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,610 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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CU03 MYK is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU03 MYK, 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 CU03 MYK registered?

CU03 MYK is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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