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E6 SWS

2003 Kia Magentis

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,701 mi
Last recorded82,701 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 SWS
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 82,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 82,657 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired abs wire bracket detached (3.4.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,605 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 65,581 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,519 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,187 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 61,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,238 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,714 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,739 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,015 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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E6 SWS is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E6 SWS, 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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E6 SWS is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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