Kia Optima 3 crdi isg s-a vs Kia Picanto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kia Optima 3 crdi isg s-a
90%
MOT pass rate · 88 vehicles
Kia Picanto
77%
MOT pass rate · 230,483 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kia Optima 3 crdi isg s-a (90%) and Kia Picanto (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kia Optima 3 crdi isg s-a | Kia Picanto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 90% ✓ | 77% |
| MOT failure rate | 10% ✓ | 23% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 82,693 mi | 57,777 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 88 | 230,483 |
Most common faults
Kia Optima 3 crdi isg s-a
No fault breakdown available.
Kia Picanto
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kia Optima 3 crdi isg s-a (90%) and Kia Picanto (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kia Optima 3 crdi isg s-a report Full Kia Picanto report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.