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SR03 OGY

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,325 mi
Last recorded72,325 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 OGY
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 72,325 miles

FRONT SUB-FRAME HEAVY CORROSION

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 66,056 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 66,056 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 57,450 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Dec 2018 49,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower headlamp mounting bracket broken

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective filled with water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 49,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower headlamp mounting bracket broken

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective filled with water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,509 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 49,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,736 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 49,168 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 49,164 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED & WORN

Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,923 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,497 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 48,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,685 miles

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

exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,566 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear coil springs slightly corroded at top

rear exhaust join slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,025 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 45,019 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 42,845 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,313 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 40,309 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,588 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

both rear brake pipes rusty

offside rear tyre weraring low

oil leak at front oil cooler/lower part of radiator

slight damage to front bumper and number plate holder

slight fluctuation at rear service brake

slight judder from front wiper blades

Pass 14 Mar 2007 28,667 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,791 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 21,791 miles

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

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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SR03 OGY is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SR03 OGY, 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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SR03 OGY is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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