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MD03 XFE

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,907 mi
Last recorded128,907 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 XFE
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 128,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 127,576 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 126,228 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 126,209 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,173 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 123,004 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 122,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 120,412 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 118,151 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Non-obligatory mirror damaged (nearside)

Offside front seatbelt twisted

Rear number plate delaminating slightly but not likely to be misread

Fail 29 Jan 2014 118,150 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorating

Non-obligatory mirror damaged (nearside)

Offside front seatbelt twisted

Oil leak

Rear number plate delaminating slightly but not likely to be misread

Pass 30 Jan 2013 115,904 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Off side rear brake backplate deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2013 115,889 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Off side rear brake backplate deteriorated

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 111,489 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 111,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 107,907 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 107,907 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 105,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 105,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 101,915 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 101,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 96,185 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 96,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,116 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 63,116 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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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MD03 XFE 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 58.3%.

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 MD03 XFE, 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 MD03 XFE registered?

MD03 XFE is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is MD03 XFE safe to buy?

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