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EX03 XAY

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,973 mi
Last recorded104,973 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XAY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 104,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak oil leak from the engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the hand break 16% (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,150 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 103,150 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting. (4.2.B.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 96,145 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

stone chips on front screen

Pass 1 May 2013 78,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 73,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 63,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake discs lipped and corroded/pitted

front registration plate damaged

nearside front windscreen wiper blade split at end

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded/pitted

front registration plate damaged

nearside front windscreen wiper blade split at end

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2010 42,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,059 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 38,520 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,029 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 9,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 7,114 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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EX03 XAY is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX03 XAY, 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 EX03 XAY registered?

EX03 XAY is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is EX03 XAY safe to buy?

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