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M8 BCG

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,375 mi
Last recorded105,375 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 BCG
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 105,375 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 105,353 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to fully test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 105,119 miles

underbody corroded in places

Fail 5 Nov 2024 105,109 miles

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

underbody corroded in places

Pass 17 Nov 2023 104,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion/suspension components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 103,355 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 102,608 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 101,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 99,791 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres cracked

Fail 10 Apr 2019 99,788 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2018 98,270 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 97,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured from being over heated (3.5.1i)

Rear brake application imbalance on maximum limit

Fail 8 May 2017 97,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured from being over heated (3.5.1i)

Rear brake application imbalance on maximum limit

Pass 4 May 2016 95,569 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 93,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,512 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2014 91,466 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 89,670 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)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 89,648 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,388 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 73,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 73,263 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,095 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 60,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,300 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 54,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,263 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 44,263 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,004 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,476 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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M8 BCG is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 M8 BCG, 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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M8 BCG is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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