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YX03 GKG

2003 Kia Magentis

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,742 mi
Last recorded132,742 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 GKG
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 132,742 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and lipped and front brake pads low - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front brake pipe to hose corroding

nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

nearside rear (front to rear) brake pipes corroded

offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint - play

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor pinholed and weepy

rear brake discs lipped / scored / corroding

rear crossover brake pipes corroded

rear numberplate delaminating

rear subframe and suspension arms / fuel tank straps / oil sump pan - corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2014 132,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front brake discs lipped and pads low - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front brake pipe to hose corroding

nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint - play

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor pinholed and weepy

rear brake discs lipped / scored / corroding

rear subframe and suspension arms / fuel tank straps / exhaust system / oil sump pan - corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2013 120,049 miles

battery slightly insecure

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust downpipe flexible joint - blow - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside front brake discs lipped

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to hoses corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front driveshaft outer gaitor perishing

offside front headlight mask fitted - temporary repair

Fail 12 Aug 2013 119,738 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 110,954 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 110,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 105,890 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 105,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 99,168 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 99,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2009
Pass 29 Mar 2006 52,879 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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YX03 GKG is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Red 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 YX03 GKG, 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 YX03 GKG registered?

YX03 GKG is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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