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Kia Optima MOT Results

Registered in 2013
69.8% pass rate
from 358 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Optima is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.2% fail on Steering (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Steering linkage components (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Operation
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Other components
    • 0.28% fail on Steering play
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack
  • 8.7% fail on Brakes (69% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.28% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.28% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.84% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Hand lever (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.56% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.56% fail on Hydraulic systems (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Brake fluid (16 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.56% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.56% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.56% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.56% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.28% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.28% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 3.6% fail on Suspension (51% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.56% fail on Springs (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.28% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.56% fail on Washers
  • 0.84% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.56% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.56% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.56% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.56% fail on Attachment
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.28% fail on Doors
      • 0.28% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
  • 0.28% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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  • Kia Optima (2012 - 2016)
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