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SM03 XPV

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,366 mi
Last recorded72,366 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XPV
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 72,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,499 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

signs of previous fuel leak at fuel tank area

Fail 9 Apr 2011 67,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,661 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F TYRE ON 1.6MM O/S/F TYRE BALD ON EDGE SPARE TYRE BALD

NOISY DRIVE BELT

REQ TIMING BELT KIT

Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,928 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 60,928 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 60,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 52,711 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 52,659 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 33,641 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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SM03 XPV is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SM03 XPV, 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 SM03 XPV registered?

SM03 XPV is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is SM03 XPV safe to buy?

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