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MM03 LWL

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

55,850 mi
Last recorded55,850 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 LWL
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,850 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Oct 2018 55,804 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 47,206 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,270 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 42,164 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,432 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,700 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 36,799 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn but not seriously

Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,497 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,691 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,579 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,545 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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MM03 LWL is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM03 LWL, 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 MM03 LWL registered?

MM03 LWL is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is MM03 LWL safe to buy?

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