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GM03 PYA

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,627 mi
Last recorded81,627 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 81,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened behind wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 80,419 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,553 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear inner sills corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2019 79,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

parking brake just met efficiency

Pass 14 Dec 2016 72,490 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 69,335 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,602 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing nosiey

Fail 21 Nov 2014 66,600 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jun 2014 66,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 64,016 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 59,542 miles

air bag light

Pass 17 May 2011 57,436 miles

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

air bag light

Pass 13 May 2010 53,247 miles

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

air bag light

Pass 19 May 2009 48,835 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,293 miles

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

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)

handbrake lever travel near limit

Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,783 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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GM03 PYA is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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