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YR03 FOJ

2003 Kia Magentis

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,726 mi
Last recorded82,726 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 FOJ
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,726 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 82,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 79,673 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 75,072 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 67,003 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 69,611 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2009 59,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 49,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,462 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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YR03 FOJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR03 FOJ, 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 YR03 FOJ registered?

YR03 FOJ is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 23 March 2003.

Is YR03 FOJ safe to buy?

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