Kia Sephia
Made 1993–2001 · Data updated: 2026-11-09 (week 46)
Fewer than 500 inspections – figures are indicative and intervals wide.
First-time pass
32.2%
±5.7 pp
n = 255
Annual mileage (median)
2,751 km
km per year, between two inspections
Odometer inconsistencies
1.3%
cars whose reading dropped between inspections
Major or dangerous defects
67.8%
share of inspections with that verdict
n = 255
32.2% of Kia Sephia cars pass the technical inspection at the first attempt (n = 255, all years of manufacture). A typical one covers 2,751 km a year. Odometer inconsistencies were recorded for 1.3% of the cars assessed. The median idle CO reading is 0.20% vol; 22.0% of measurements exceed the limit.
Pass rate by year of manufacture
Years with n ≥ 30. Whiskers show the 95% interval
| Year | First-time pass | 95 % CI |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 35.4% | 24.9–47.5% |
| 1996 | 37.5% | 26.0–50.6% |
| 2000 | 38.2% | 23.9–55.0% |
CO (petrol, idle)
0.20%
22.0% over the limit · n = 245
Inspection verdicts
Kia Sephia, n = 255
| % | |
|---|---|
| No defects | 12.2% |
| Minor defects | 20.0% |
| Major defects | 64.3% |
| Dangerous defects | 3.5% |
By year of manufacture
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