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DA03 EVP

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,314 mi
Last recorded125,314 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 EVP
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 125,314 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 125,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

both front tyres feathered on inner edges

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2007 115,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 102,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 102,007 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DA03 EVP is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA03 EVP, 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 DA03 EVP registered?

DA03 EVP is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is DA03 EVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA03 EVP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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