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DV03 WUM

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,800 mi
Last recorded90,800 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 WUM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 90,800 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

no centre hi vis brake light

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 85,482 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 85,482 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 81,767 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 81,767 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,037 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 76,037 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 68,836 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 68,836 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 62,574 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 52,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,614 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,678 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 35,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2008 23,044 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 20,512 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,322 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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DV03 WUM is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV03 WUM, 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 DV03 WUM registered?

DV03 WUM is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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