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HW03 HYS

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Lpg 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,274 mi
Last recorded137,274 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 HYS
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 137,274 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 126,053 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,345 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 96,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 4 Oct 2013 83,386 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear discs poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2013 83,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear discs poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2013 83,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,454 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 78,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 72,259 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 72,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 64,828 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,781 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 54,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,576 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 49,322 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,349 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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HW03 HYS is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW03 HYS, 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 HW03 HYS registered?

HW03 HYS is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is HW03 HYS safe to buy?

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