Kia Magentis
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 8 model years from 1,081 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
1,081
Highest Pass Rate
2010 (74%)
Years Covered
8
About the Kia Magentis
The Kia Magentis was MOT tested 1,081 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 8 model years (2003 to 2010), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 model has the highest pass rate at 74% from 153 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 65%. The 9 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Kia Magentis has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 85,889 miles, while the newest (2010) averages 107,450 miles.
Compared to the Kia brand average of 86%, the Magentis is 16 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Kia models.
Estimated Running Costs
Higher due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Kia Magentis by Year
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Questions about the Kia Magentis
Is the Kia Magentis reliable?
Across its 8 model years in our data (2003 to 2010), the Kia Magentis averages a 70% MOT pass rate, from 1,081 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 12 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2010 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 74%.
Which year Kia Magentis has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2010 Kia Magentis has the highest MOT pass rate at 74%, while the 2007 model has the lowest at 65%, a 9 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Kia Magentiss more reliable?
The Kia Magentis has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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