Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Kia Optima (2014–2016) Reliability

The Kia Optima (2014–2016) scores 59/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from DVSA, NHTSA data. Estimated used prices span €6,000–€11,900.

Composite Score
59
/ 100
Average
Sources: DVSA · NHTSA · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2014–2016
Est. used price€6,000–€11,900
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue17
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2012–2018 · 2026 report · n=2941
2941 complaints across 5 sampled year(s); resolved model="OPTIMA"
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24
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2010–2021 · 2024 report · n=17278
17,278 UK MOT tests · overall 16.5% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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76
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2009–2020 · 2023 report · n=11120
11,120 UK MOT tests · overall 17.7% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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67
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 17,278 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
65
12.3% fail vs 10.9% fleet
2,885 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
79
14.6% fail vs 19.2% fleet
11,946 tests
Age 10–14 yrs
72
30.4% fail vs 32.1% fleet
2,447 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Condition
1,123
27.1%
#2
Brake pads
827
20.0%
#3
Wipers
811
19.6%
#4
Tread depth
705
17.0%
#5
Windscreen
678
16.4%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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