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DG03 MVR

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,484 mi
Last recorded57,484 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MVR
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,484 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 23 Mar 2012 57,484 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,888 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs faces slightly deteriated

Fail 21 Mar 2011 52,888 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake discs faces slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,622 miles

front disc and pads worn

offside front tyre some damage on edge

rear discs worn

Fail 17 Mar 2010 47,620 miles

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

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

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

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

front disc and pads worn

offside reont tyre some damage

rear discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,163 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding some boarder line pass

rear disc pads worn

wipers poor

Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,485 miles

front and rear discs pads worn

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,366 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 23,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front pads at 20%

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge and worn close to legal limit in places

Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,113 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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DG03 MVR is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG03 MVR, 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 DG03 MVR registered?

DG03 MVR is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is DG03 MVR safe to buy?

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