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FB03 LWJ

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,784 mi
Last recorded57,784 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 LWJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 57,784 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2018 54,426 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,331 miles

exhaust corroding

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2017 50,330 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,684 miles

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

exhaust corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,250 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 40,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,302 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,297 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

head light aims on upper limit

Fail 24 Jul 2012 32,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

head light aims on upper limit

Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,991 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,300 miles

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

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

cut in tread n/s/rear tyre not down to cords

Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 15,460 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 11,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,610 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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FB03 LWJ 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 82.4%.

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 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 FB03 LWJ, 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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FB03 LWJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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