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PL03 VDJ

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,178 mi
Last recorded44,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VDJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,178 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 42,615 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 40,372 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,333 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 36,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,979 miles

nearstde front tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,628 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front tyre outer wall is damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 26,778 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 26,777 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 24,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,365 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 21,429 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 18,137 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,141 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,184 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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PL03 VDJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PL03 VDJ, 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 PL03 VDJ registered?

PL03 VDJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is PL03 VDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL03 VDJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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