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GM03 LZN

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,793 mi
Last recorded138,793 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 LZN
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 138,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 128,537 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 117,444 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

body sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2023 117,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dash (1.6 (b))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

body sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,483 miles

body sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,386 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges and close to the legal limit

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Front section of exhaust is blowing on the flexy joint

Fail 9 Sep 2021 95,386 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges and close to the legal limit

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Front section of exhaust is blowing on the flexy joint

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,795 miles

Both rear main line metal brake pipes are corroded

front section of exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,774 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,555 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,555 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,047 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,982 miles

both rear tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 26 Mar 2013 64,514 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 56,514 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 51,829 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,738 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 374,941 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,520 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,435 miles

FRONT PADS BECOMING LOW.

FRONT DISCS LIPPED (WOULD BE WORTH CHANGING WHEN PADS DONE).

HAND BRAKE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT FOR RESERVE TRAVEL.

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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GM03 LZN is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GM03 LZN, 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 GM03 LZN registered?

GM03 LZN is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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