Kia Magentis MOT Results

Registered in 2009
59.8% pass rate
from 179 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Magentis is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.56% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.56% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 8.9% fail on Brake performance (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.56% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.1% fail on Hand lever
    • 1.1% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.1% fail on Lever
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 5.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Suspension arm (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.56% fail on Axles
      • 0.56% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.56% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.56% fail on Springs
      • 0.56% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.56% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.56% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres
    • 5.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.56% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
  • 3.9% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.56% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.56% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.56% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.56% fail on Doors
      • 0.56% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
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