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WJ03 THZ

2003 Kia Magentis

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,581 mi
Last recorded77,581 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 THZ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 77,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front flex pipe

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

cover sills shields

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 77,502 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front flex pipe

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

cover sills shields

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,369 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

cover sills

washers weak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 76,369 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

cover sills

washers weak

Pass 28 May 2015 71,324 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 71,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 66,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 66,656 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 49,716 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 45,868 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,112 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,942 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 24,827 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 24,827 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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WJ03 THZ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJ03 THZ, 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 WJ03 THZ registered?

WJ03 THZ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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