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Kia Optima MOT Results

Registered in 2015
80.8% pass rate
from 637 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Optima is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Brakes (83% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (83% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.94% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.47% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Lever
    • 0.47% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.16% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.78% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.16% fail on Stop lamp
  • 2.2% fail on Steering (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.78% fail on Suspension (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.31% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 0.63% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.31% fail on Front passenger's door (16 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition (17 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Seats
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.47% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.47% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.47% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.47% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
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  • Kia Optima (2012 - 2016)
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