2016 Kia Optima · 4,388 MOT tests
2016 Kia Optima reliability
2016 Kia Optimas fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Optima years (4,388 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Optimas: 19.8%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Optimas: 19.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 65,182
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,388
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6% of tests fail here (31% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Kia Optima
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Brakes6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Suspension1.5%
- Steering1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.12%
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 1.85%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.46%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.39%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 0.64%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.57%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.61%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.99%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.46%)
Is a 2016 Kia Optima reliable?
2016 Kia Optimas fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Optima years (4,388 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Kia Optima MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.12% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.85% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.46% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Kia Optima have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Kia Optima shows 65,182 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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