Kia Magentis
From 891 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements and a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 79 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 79 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 49 |
| a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded | 37 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 31 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 26 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 25 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 25 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 22 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 22 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 20 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.5% of Magentis failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £123.
Kia Magentis on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 148 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 148. At this rate, roughly 5.1 years until none remain. Now at 15.5% of its peak (4,831 in 2010 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 370 | 380 | +0 | -43 | -43 |
| 2025 Q2 | 416 | 377 | +0 | -21 | -21 |
| 2025 Q1 | 436 | 378 | +0 | -32 | -32 |
| 2024 Q4 | 465 | 381 | +0 | -52 | -52 |
| 2024 Q3 | 505 | 393 | +0 | -24 | -24 |
| 2024 Q2 | 529 | 393 | +0 | -28 | -28 |
| 2024 Q1 | 571 | 379 | +0 | -48 | -48 |
| 2023 Q4 | 617 | 381 | +0 | -20 | -20 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.2% | a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2009 | 64.7% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
| 2008 | 65.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective |
| 2007 | 65.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension component excessively damaged or corroded |
1 earlier years
| 2006 | 61.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Magentiss tested had between 70,310 and 102,366 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 80,581 median miles, the Magentis has 0.042 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kia models
| Kia Sportage | 81% |
| Kia Picanto | 76.9% |
| Kia Ceed | 73.9% |
| Kia Rio | 74.7% |
| Kia Venga | 77.2% |
Common questions
What is the Kia Magentis MOT pass rate?
The Kia Magentis has a 66.1% MOT pass rate based on 891 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Magentis?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Magentis is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 79 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
How many Kia Magentiss are on UK roads?
There are 370 Kia Magentiss currently licensed on UK roads, with 380 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Magentis at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Magentis is 80,581 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 70,310 and 102,366 miles.
Buying a used Magentis?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 66.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £123 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.