Kia Optima Registrations by Year

There are 12,485 Kia Optima registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.

There are 12,485 Kia Optima registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1999 to 2026.

More were registered in 2017 than any other year (3,484 vehicles).

MOT pass rates range from 74.2% for 2011 cars up to 86.2% for 2020 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.

83.4%

MOT pass rate

12,485

On UK roads

58,038

Median mileage

14 yr

Typical lifespan

Browse Kia Optima registrations by year

24 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.

131 plates 86.2% pass 50,214 mi

2019 Kia Optima

1,664 plates 84.5% pass 51,363 mi

2018 Kia Optima

2,735 plates 85.9% pass 53,278 mi

2017 Kia Optima

3,484 plates 85.9% pass 57,842 mi

2016 Kia Optima

1,339 plates 86.0% pass 54,870 mi

2015 Kia Optima

706 plates 82.0% pass 58,587 mi

2014 Kia Optima

775 plates 79.8% pass 62,743 mi

2013 Kia Optima

486 plates 78.3% pass 66,624 mi

2012 Kia Optima

1,068 plates 77.4% pass 67,936 mi

2011 Kia Optima

51 plates 74.2% pass 70,114 mi

Kia Optima registrations — frequently asked questions

How many Kia Optimas are there in the UK?

There are 12,485 Kia Optima registrations on record across model years 1999 to 2026.

Which year had the most Kia Optimas registered?

2017 — 3,484 Kia Optimas were registered that year, more than any other.

What is the average mileage of a Kia Optima?

The typical Kia Optima has covered around 58,038 miles.

Which Kia Optima year is most reliable?

Based on MOT data, the 2020 Kia Optima has the highest pass rate at 86.2%.

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