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BN13 XHO

2013 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,032 mi
Last recorded99,032 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 XHO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 99,032 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened left and right (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 91,102 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 91,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 86,122 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 86,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 80,802 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 74,648 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 73,111 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 73,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 66,951 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 55,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,535 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 31 Jan 2017 33,296 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 33,295 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 26,726 miles

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

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

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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BN13 XHO is a 2013 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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What year was BN13 XHO registered?

BN13 XHO is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 April 2013.

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