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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Sephia. Check any Sephia by registration number below.

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83.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.5%

vs Kia Avg

10

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Kia Sephia — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Sephia has an average MOT pass rate of 83.7%, which is 2.5 percentage points below the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Sephia is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Kia Sephia, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Sephia performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 156 vehicles

83.3%Good
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

148k mi

2001

Based on 366 vehicles

83.9%Good
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

138k mi

2000

Based on 640 vehicles

82.8%Good
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

127k mi

1999

Based on 754 vehicles

86.3%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

119k mi

1998

Based on 976 vehicles

82.3%Good
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 10yr

128k mi

1997

Based on 1,657 vehicles

84.4%Good
Kia average: 86.2%

1996

Based on 1,670 vehicles

86.2%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%

1995

Based on 915 vehicles

82.4%Good
Kia average: 86.2%

1994

Based on 470 vehicles

80.6%Good
Kia average: 86.2%

1993

Based on 154 vehicles

85.1%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Kia Sephia

Kia Sephia — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Sephia MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Sephia?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Sephia is 83.7% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Sephia?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Kia Sephia reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.7%, the Kia Sephia is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Sephia?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kia Sephia?
Typical mileage for the Kia Sephia: 147,887 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sephia to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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