MOT reliability
Kia Sephia
18 vehicles · 90 completed MOT tests analysed
59%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Kia Sephia vehicles and 90 completed MOT tests, the Kia Sephia has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,658 miles.
18
Vehicles
90
MOT tests
7,551
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Sephia problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Sephia MOT tests:
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Other125%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Brakes5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Steering1%
Kia Sephia pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 50% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 13 | 54% |
| 10 | 10 | 60% |
| 11 | 7 | 57% |
| 12 | 5 | 40% |
| 13 | 9 | 56% |
| 14 | 7 | 43% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Kia Sephia MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Sephia MOT tests:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Emissions not tested (7.0) (4 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged (4 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (4 times)
- Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
Kia Sephia pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 62,660 |
| 2001 | 2 | 11 | 45% | 57,620 |
| 2000 | 4 | 22 | 68% | 86,760 |
| 1999 | 2 | 12 | 67% | 60,982 |
| 1998 | 3 | 12 | 58% | 124,908 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 | 40% | 98,566 |
| 1996 | 2 | 15 | 60% | 93,835 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 80,002 |
| 1993 | 1 | 10 | 50% | 271,421 |
Kia Sephia reliability FAQ
Across 18 Kia Sephia vehicles in our MOT data,
59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Sephia MOT issues are:
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3).
The typical Kia Sephia in our data has covered around
97,658 miles.
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