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BG63 NGX

2013 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,553 mi
Last recorded110,553 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 NGX
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 110,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front strut top bearing rough when turning

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 109,965 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front strut top bearing rough when turning

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 95,886 miles

Engine oil level too high

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 95,880 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level too high

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush partially unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,471 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 8 Sep 2022 72,282 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,182 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 61,154 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,904 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 49,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slight corrosion to metal parts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,241 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 29,925 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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BG63 NGX is a 2013 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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BG63 NGX is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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