2007 Kia Magentis — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 668 MOT tests, the 2007 Kia Magentis recorded a 71.1% pass rate. That is 2.2 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.7%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (15.7%) and lighting & signalling (14.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, pins and bushes and service brake performance — headlamp aim alone was recorded 61 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2007 Magentis fails 27.2% of the time in the 30-60k band and 29.4% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.2 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 39.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.7% | 105 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 94 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.5% | 90 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.1% | 41 |
| 5 | Steering | 5.7% | 38 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.5% | 37 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 61 |
| 2 | Pins and bushes | 45 |
| 3 | Service brake performance | 44 |
| 4 | Track rod end | 39 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joints | 36 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 30 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 39.2% | 262 |
| 2 | Brakes | 36.2% | 242 |
| 3 | Tyres | 29.6% | 198 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.1% | 94 |
| 5 | Steering | 13.8% | 92 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 13.0% | 87 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 125 | 27.2% |
| 60-90k | 257 | 28.0% |
| 90-120k | 176 | 31.3% |
| 120-150k | 62 | 29.0% |
| 150k+ | 34 | 29.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 384 | 27.6% |
| Diesel | 284 | 30.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 209 | 27.3% |
| 2022 | 166 | 30.7% |
| 2023 | 131 | 29.8% |
| 2024 | 91 | 28.6% |
| 2025 | 71 | 28.2% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Magentis
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 15.7% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (15.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (14.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (13.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2007 Kia Magentiss pass their MOT?
71.1% of the 668 2007 Kia Magentis MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Kia Magentis?
Suspension, recorded in 15.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.1%).
Does the 2007 Magentis get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 27.2% in the 30-60k band to 29.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 668 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.