Kia Optima MOT Results

Registered in 2017
83.7% pass rate
from 3,407 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 2017 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Optima is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (50% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Wipers (70% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Washers
    • 0.029% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.029% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres (58% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (38% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Brakes (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.88% fail on Brake performance (83% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance (87% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (90% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.088% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.059% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.059% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.029% fail on Rbt
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Electronic parking brake (19 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.97% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.15% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Headlamp (79% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.088% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.088% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.059% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.029% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.059% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 0.65% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.088% fail on Condition
  • 0.44% fail on Steering (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear (16 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Steering rack (16 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.029% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.23% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (57% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.088% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.029% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.029% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.029% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.088% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.059% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.12% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.059% fail on Transmission
      • 0.059% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.059% fail on Joints
  • 0.059% fail on Suspension (93% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.029% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  • 0.029% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.029% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

  • Kia Optima (2016 - 2019)
    Well-equipped as standard. Spacious cabin. Low emissions. Excellent motorway cruiser. PHEV from September 2016. New 1.6 CRDi and 1.6 T GDI from 2018.
  • Kia Optima Sportswagon (2016 - 2019)
    Great looking, spacious. High quality. Well-equipped. Good to drive and very reasonably priced. Three petrol engines as well as new diesel from 2018.

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