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SF03 XBT

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,118 mi
Last recorded101,118 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 XBT
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,118 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 97,812 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 97,812 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 98,417 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,987 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both rear disc's are pitted

Pass 2 Aug 2010 75,079 miles

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

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

front brake disc(s) slightly worn

rear brake disc(s) slightly worn

Fail 2 Aug 2010 75,078 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake disc(s) slightly worn

rear brake disc(s) slightly worn

Fail 2 Jul 2009 67,724 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,724 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,322 miles

o0ffside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2008 63,322 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

o0ffside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 46,170 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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SF03 XBT is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SF03 XBT, 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 SF03 XBT registered?

SF03 XBT is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SF03 XBT safe to buy?

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