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BG13 VUW

2013 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,082 mi
Last recorded147,082 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 VUW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 147,082 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front inner steering rack joint has slightly play ()

Fail 26 Aug 2025 147,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside front drop-link has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside front drop-link has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn offside front lower rear suspension arm bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside front inner steering rack joint has slightly play ()

Pass 2 Sep 2024 141,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 136,561 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 131,107 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 131,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 125,207 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,733 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 103,339 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 94,650 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,884 miles

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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BG13 VUW is a 2013 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BG13 VUW registered?

BG13 VUW is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 July 2013.

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