KIA OPTIMA MOT pass rate
84.0% of 17,887 KIA OPTIMA MOT tests pass.
The OPTIMA has a pass rate of 84.0%, a little higher than the average across all KIA models (80.1%).
The KIA OPTIMA has a pass rate of 84.0%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 88.4% at 3–6 years to 69.8% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.4% | 5,702 | 62,481 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.5% | 10,140 | 78,803 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.8% | 2,035 | 99,118 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA OPTIMA
The most common reason the KIA OPTIMA fails its MOT is brakes — present in 48.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 48.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 36.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.1% | Too high |
| Visibility | 13.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 12.8% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Steering | 8.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.4% | System insecure |
| Road Wheels | 2.0% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 77.1% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 74.4% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 75.6% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.4% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 79.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA OPTIMA?
- 84.0% of KIA OPTIMA MOT tests pass, based on 17,887 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA OPTIMA?
- The most common reason the KIA OPTIMA fails its MOT is brakes — present in 48.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the KIA OPTIMA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the KIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.