2019 Kia Optima · 4,644 MOT tests
2019 Kia Optima reliability
2019 Kia Optimas fail 16.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 Optima years (4,644 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Optimas: 19.8%)
- 16.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Optimas: 19.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 48,347
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,644
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.7% of tests fail here (137% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Kia Optima
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6%
- Brakes4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Lights and electrics2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Steering0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.14%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.37%
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 1.64%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.59%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
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.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.23%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.76%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.05%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.86%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.2%)
Is a 2019 Kia Optima reliable?
2019 Kia Optimas fail 16.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 Optima years (4,644 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Kia Optima MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.14% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.37% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.64% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Kia Optima have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Kia Optima shows 48,347 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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