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RF03 ZWC

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,622 mi
Last recorded129,622 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 ZWC
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 129,622 miles

both outer cv gaiters slightly perished

corrosion on outer face of offside rear brake disc

front brake discs and pads worn

front wiper blades slightly smeary

nearside door mirror glass slightly loose

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit and bald on inner edge(strong advise)

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm worn unevenly and nail in tread

parking brake lever reserve travel low

slight oil stains on engine and steering rack

stonechips in front screen

Fail 13 Jun 2014 129,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both outer cv gaiters slightly perished

corrosion on outer face of offside rear brake disc

front brake discs and pads worn

front wiper blades slightly smeary

nearside door mirror glass slightly loose

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit and bald on inner edge(strong advise)

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm worn unevenly and nail in tread

offside rear tyre 3mm and nail in tread

parking brake lever reserve travel low

slight oil stains on engine and steering rack

stonechips in front screen

Pass 18 Jun 2013 115,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2012 104,384 miles

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

NSR parkbrake noisy

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

OSF tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,202 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,666 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,355 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre wear edges

Fail 17 Jun 2008 35,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r and n/s/f tyre wear edges

Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,633 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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RF03 ZWC is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RF03 ZWC, 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 RF03 ZWC registered?

RF03 ZWC is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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