2017 Kia Optima · 11,700 MOT tests
2017 Kia Optima reliability
2017 Kia Optimas fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 Optima years (11,700 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
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 63,419
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,700
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 5.9% of tests fail here (40% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Kia Optima
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Brakes5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Suspension0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.44%
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 2.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.86%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.39%
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 1.3%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.77%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.74%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.22%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.38%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.64%)
Is a 2017 Kia Optima reliable?
2017 Kia Optimas fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 8 Optima years (11,700 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Kia Optima MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.44% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.45% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Kia Optima have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Kia Optima shows 63,419 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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