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CU03 VGV

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,691 mi
Last recorded78,691 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 VGV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2012 78,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

battery insecure

rear pads & discs poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,982 miles

Front brake discs worn

parking brake light stays on

Fail 6 Sep 2011 39,982 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

parking brake light stays on

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,367 miles

Front and rear discs worn

Fail 12 Jul 2010 39,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front and rear discs worn

Fail 24 Jun 2010 39,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slightly binding...

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,046 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 27,046 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 19,324 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 19,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,256 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 VGV is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU03 VGV registered?

CU03 VGV is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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