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WL52 KOA

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,901 mi
Last recorded87,901 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL52 KOA
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,901 miles

n/s/mirror broken

Fail 18 Aug 2012 8,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pump insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Both front outer constant velocity gaiters deteriorated

Brake pedal anti-slip deteriorating

Mileage not displayed correctly

Nearside door mirror missing

Nearside rear brake disc worn and discoloured

Rear brake pipes to rear of vehicle are corroded

Rear number plate deteriorating

Serpentine drive belt perished

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,200 miles

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads worn

smell of fuel no leak found

Fail 31 Aug 2011 76,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear disca worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 69,011 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 69,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 53,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 46,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,691 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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WL52 KOA is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WL52 KOA, 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 WL52 KOA registered?

WL52 KOA is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is WL52 KOA safe to buy?

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