2014 Kia Optima · 2,145 MOT tests
2014 Kia Optima reliability
2014 Kia Optimas fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Optima years (2,145 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Optimas: 19.8%)
- 29.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Optimas: 19.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 79,911
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,145
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.9% of tests fail here (263% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Kia Optima
Fail rate by area
- Brakes11.2%
- Tyres8.9%
- Lights and electrics7.3%
- Steering6.9%
- Suspension6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Wheels0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.57%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.45%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Service brake excessively binding 2.1%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.91%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.68%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.52%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.57%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.08%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.59%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.5%)
Is a 2014 Kia Optima reliable?
2014 Kia Optimas fail 29.9% of first MOT tests, 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Optima years (2,145 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Kia Optima MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.57% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.45% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Kia Optima have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Kia Optima shows 79,911 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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