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DV52 EJE

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,144 mi
Last recorded118,144 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 EJE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 118,144 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES WORN AND PITTED (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 108,244 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 108,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 95,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 88,271 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 88,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,446 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 75,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,080 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 50,530 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,530 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,113 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,579 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,941 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 11,954 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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DV52 EJE is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV52 EJE, 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 DV52 EJE registered?

DV52 EJE is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is DV52 EJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 EJE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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