Kia Magentis MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Magentis. Check any Magentis by registration number below.
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66.2%
Avg Pass Rate
-18.6%
vs Kia Avg
9
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Kia Magentis — MOT Reliability Overview
The Kia Magentis has an average MOT pass rate of 66.2%, which is 18.6 percentage points below the Kia brand average of 84.8%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Magentis on the road.
The most common reasons a Kia Magentis fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. If you are preparing your Magentis for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Before buying a used Kia Magentis, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Kia Magentis performs at MOT across different model years.
2010
Based on 227 vehicles
11.8%
28.6%
2009
Based on 295 vehicles
8.8%
25.8%
2008
Based on 188 vehicles
6.1%
32.5%
2007
Based on 221 vehicles
7.3%
33.9%
2006
Based on 309 vehicles
10.5%
32.0%
2005
Based on 164 vehicles
6.6%
22.0%
2004
Based on 93 vehicles
6.3%
20.8%
2003
Based on 58 vehicles
0.0%
21.2%
2002
Based on 38 vehicles
9.5%
4.8%
Top MOT Failures — Kia Magentis
The most common reasons a Kia Magentis fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Front Nearside
Rear Offside
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Kia Magentis — Frequently Asked Questions
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