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Kia Magentis v6 lx aut vs Kia Sportage: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Kia Magentis v6 lx aut
78%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kia Sportage
80%
MOT pass rate · 294,137 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Magentis v6 lx aut (78%) and Kia Sportage (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Kia Magentis v6 lx aut Kia Sportage
MOT pass rate 78% 80% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 20% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 ✓ 1.7
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 69,375 mi 76,824 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 294,137

Most common faults

Kia Magentis v6 lx aut

  1. engine warning light on
  2. n/s/f foglight inop
  3. n/s/r tyre fitted incorrectly(directional)
  4. o/s/r tyre worn on edges(3mm)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Kia Sportage

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kia Magentis v6 lx aut (78%) and Kia Sportage (80%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kia Magentis v6 lx aut report Full Kia Sportage report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.