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NL03 PHJ

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,599 mi
Last recorded47,599 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 PHJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,599 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,058 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,844 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,967 miles

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

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

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

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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NL03 PHJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NL03 PHJ, 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 NL03 PHJ registered?

NL03 PHJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is NL03 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 PHJ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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