MOT reliability
Kia Optima lx
1 vehicles · 2 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Kia Optima lx vehicles and 2 completed MOT tests, the Kia Optima lx has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 66,669 miles.
1
Vehicles
2
MOT tests
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kia Optima lx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kia Optima lx MOT tests:
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Other400%
Kia Optima lx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kia Optima lx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Optima lx MOT tests:
- Brake fluid level midway in reservoir. (2 times)
- Front brake pads maybe getting low. (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Rear brakes noisey during roller test. (1 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Rear brakes are noisey in operation. (1 times)
Kia Optima lx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 66,669 |
Kia Optima lx reliability FAQ
Across 1 Kia Optima lx vehicles in our MOT data,
50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kia Optima lx MOT issues are:
Brake fluid level midway in reservoir.; Front brake pads maybe getting low.; Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2).
The typical Kia Optima lx in our data has covered around
66,669 miles.
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