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GM03 PXY

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,129 mi
Last recorded114,129 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 PXY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 114,129 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brake pads worn very low

Rear reg plate deteriorated

front brake discs worn and corroded

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,824 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 97,824 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 93,919 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 93,919 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,851 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 89,885 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,570 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 85,570 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,607 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 80,607 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 72,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 72,125 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,982 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 51,485 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 51,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 33,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,748 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,717 miles

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

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

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 PXY is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GM03 PXY, 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 PXY registered?

GM03 PXY is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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