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DL03 GJU

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Lpg 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,920 mi
Last recorded110,920 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 GJU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 110,920 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 103,867 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,029 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,784 miles

centre rear seat belt not checked part missing

Pass 23 Nov 2009 49,690 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,035 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 42,781 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 7 May 2008 42,781 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2007 38,685 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,204 miles

n/s rear tyre low 2.5m †

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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DL03 GJU is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,493cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DL03 GJU, 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 DL03 GJU registered?

DL03 GJU is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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