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BT13 KWV

2013 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,584 mi
Last recorded29,584 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 KWV
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 29,584 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 28,019 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 28,016 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 26,164 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 24,383 miles

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

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

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal spongey

rear brakes binding

Pass 9 Dec 2021 22,616 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 21,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 19,941 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 19,941 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 17,504 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 15,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 16 Jun 2016 13,135 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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BT13 KWV is a 2013 Kia Optima in Black 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 BT13 KWV registered?

BT13 KWV is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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