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EF03 CVU

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,911 mi
Last recorded65,911 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 CVU
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,911 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 65,910 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 65,900 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,133 miles

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

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

advise front number poor condition

Pass 23 May 2007 48,053 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 35,926 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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EF03 CVU is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF03 CVU, 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

How do I check the history of EF03 CVU?

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What year was EF03 CVU registered?

EF03 CVU is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is EF03 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 CVU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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