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SL03 XRV

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,268 mi
Last recorded89,268 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 XRV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,268 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower suspension corroded

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine oil leaks

engine oil low

fuel pipes corroded

rear sub frame corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2018 89,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner edge (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine oil leaks

engine oil low

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 83,085 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2016 83,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,494 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,886 miles

Fuel pipes are excessively corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 70,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel pipes are excessively corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,313 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 61,167 miles

ABS warning lamp was on then went off during test

Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,782 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 46,822 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 46,821 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 37,262 miles

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

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

both wiper rubbers torn

Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,776 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 29,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,058 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,218 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,762 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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SL03 XRV is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL03 XRV, 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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SL03 XRV is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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