MOT Check for KIA OPTIMAs
The KIA OPTIMA makes up 66,446 of the overall 8,504,905 KIA MOT test results. Select your OPTIMA model year below to find the specific problems.
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MOT check Some examples of the most common issues are:Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Occurs:32 times
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii)) Occurs:20 times
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Occurs:12 times
Headlamp aim out of alignment Occurs:1,422 times
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play bi Occurs:31 times
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:24 times
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:13 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:14 times
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Occurs:22 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:14 times
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:92 times
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:21 times
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:21 times
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play Occurs:13 times
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements Occurs:43 times
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:20 times
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:21 times
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:25 times
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:13 times
Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d)) Occurs:37 times
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Occurs:49 times
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Occurs:34 times
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Occurs:26 times
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:74 times
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment c Occurs:12 times
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