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Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg reliable? We analysed 311 real MOT tests across 130 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 311 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
97.1%
Typical Mileage
58,590mi
Annual Mileage
10,886mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg.

Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
8,132 mi/yr
Typical
10,886 mi/yr
Average
11,819 mi/yr
Heavy usage
14,631 mi/yr

Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
58,590 mi
75th Percentile
78,765 mi
95th Percentile
114,156 mi
Max Recorded
160,767 mi

How Does the Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg THIS CAR 97.1% 311 58,590 mi — yrs
Kia Sportage 80.4% 2,634,551 53,679 mi 26 yrs
Kia Picanto 77.1% 2,626,043 39,084 mi 22 yrs
Kia Ceed 76.1% 1,665,385 60,630 mi 19 yrs
Volkswagen Lupo E 79.8% 555 73,558 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg?

The Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg has an overall MOT pass rate of 97.1% across 311 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg owner drives around 10,886 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg reliable?
Based on 311 MOT tests, the Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg has a 97.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg do per year?
The typical Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg does around 10,886 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Optima 2 CRDI Isg?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.