Kia Magentis (2006)
2006 Kia Magentis
CarHunch analysed 876 real MOT records for the 2006 Kia Magentis. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Kia Magentis passes its MOT at 77.1%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, and a concerning 25.9% of examples have recorded dangerous defects—well above the acceptable threshold. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (77.2% and 77.0% pass rates respectively), so fuel choice won't meaningfully affect reliability here.
These cars average just over 52,000 miles at their median age, suggesting moderate use, but they're racking up 3.18 failures per test and a high 17 advisories, pointing to accumulated wear and ageing components rather than catastrophic design flaws. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, braking, and steering components—the advisory count hints at tired mechanicals—and factor in regular maintenance costs.
What to check before buying a 2006 Kia Magentis
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 25.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (76%) | 668 | 77.2% | 3.19 |
| Diesel (22%) | 197 | 77% | 3.17 |
| LPG (1%) | 11 | 76.7% | 3.09 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Kia Magentis vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Kia Magentis vehicles fall between 40,515 and 65,057 miles.
2006 Kia Magentis — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 72 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Kia Magentis
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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62.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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60.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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45.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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39.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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30.1%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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28.7%
Oil leak
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27.7%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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