MOT reliability

Kia Optima phev + auto

Q: Is the Kia Optima phev + auto reliable?

Across 39 Kia Optima phev + auto vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

39 vehicles · 173 completed MOT tests analysed

91%

MOT pass rate

Based on 39 Kia Optima phev + auto vehicles and 173 completed MOT tests, the Kia Optima phev + auto has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 60,802 miles.

Vehicles

173

MOT tests

9,932

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kia Optima phev + auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kia Optima phev + auto MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension63%
Other15%
Brakes12%
Visibility9%
Lamps & electrical4%
Steering2%
Identification & plates2%
Seatbelts & equipment1%

Kia Optima phev + auto pass rate by age

How the Kia Optima phev + auto's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	100%
3	40	90%
4	40	85%
5	40	95%
6	38	92%
7	13	100%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (39)

Most common Kia Optima phev + auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kia Optima phev + auto MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
deterioration on rear number plate. heavy wear on inner edge of o/s/r tyre. heavy wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre. (2 times)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)

Kia Optima phev + auto pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2020	7	25	96%	49,286
2019	29	148	91%	63,582

Kia Optima phev + auto reliability FAQ

Across 39 Kia Optima phev + auto vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kia Optima phev + auto MOT issues are: 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)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Kia Optima phev + auto in our data has covered around 60,802 miles.

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