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RN03 HRM

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,611 mi
Last recorded90,611 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 HRM
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,611 miles

both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion at rear joints

exhast system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2011 90,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion at rear joints

exhast system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2010 84,990 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily pitted

Fail 29 Jul 2010 84,988 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,342 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 80,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 76,935 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Jul 2008 76,934 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,864 miles

nearside front tyre small crack on inner wall

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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RN03 HRM is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RN03 HRM, 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 RN03 HRM registered?

RN03 HRM is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is RN03 HRM safe to buy?

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