Kia Optima reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 17,775 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 17,775 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 84% of Kia Optima cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Optima tends to fail
Share of Kia Optima cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, tyres. Holds up better than average on suspension, body & structure, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Kia Optima reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Kia Optima is about average for its age: 84% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. Give brakes and tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Kia Optima?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Kia Optima in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 84%; and 8 to 12 years, 75%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Kia Optima MOT?
For Kia Optima cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (7.1% of tests vs 4.2% fleet), steering (3.1% of tests vs 1.4% fleet).