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PA03 HLC

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,791 mi
Last recorded98,791 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 HLC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 98,791 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 98,789 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,040 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 95,904 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,994 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 93,994 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and around the fuel tank/sub frame at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots weeping greaese (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 88,242 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 88,242 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 83,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,429 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 79,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,267 miles

drivers side front brake is binding

Pass 22 Jul 2013 68,033 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,728 miles

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,656 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 47,504 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 41,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,187 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,979 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 28,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,669 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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PA03 HLC is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PA03 HLC, 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 PA03 HLC registered?

PA03 HLC is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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