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AY63 TZJ

2013 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,045 mi
Last recorded103,045 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 TZJ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 103,045 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 95,312 miles

all 4 tyres starting to wear slightly low

Pass 3 Oct 2023 88,308 miles

Nearside Rear hanbrake is working but weak

steering colomn and/or rack has a loud knocking noise (needs investigating)

Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,341 miles

Front both front tyres wearing very close to limit

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has very slight play

Rear rear brake pads wearing low

steering has a knocking noise

Pass 13 Sep 2021 70,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,227 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 56,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 46,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 40,922 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 29,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished in the tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracked and perished in the tread ()

Fail 24 Sep 2016 29,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished in the tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracked and perished in the tread ()

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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AY63 TZJ is a 2013 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 66,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Optima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY63 TZJ registered?

AY63 TZJ is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 23 October 2013.

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