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CV13 FNG

2013 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,083 mi
Last recorded126,083 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV13 FNG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 126,083 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 116,291 miles

rear brake back plats corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 116,246 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

no reserve parking brake travel

Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,078 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 107,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,522 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 91,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 82,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,049 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 54,203 miles

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,495 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 38,493 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2016 20,473 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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CV13 FNG is a 2013 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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CV13 FNG is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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