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BF13 GDE

2013 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,055 mi
Last recorded150,055 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 GDE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 150,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 122,325 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 119,753 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 106,125 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 106,125 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 99,064 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 99,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 89,229 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 75,799 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 75,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs on the inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 59,878 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 47,254 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 36,594 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,950 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 27,950 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BF13 GDE is a 2013 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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BF13 GDE is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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