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DV13 LYP

2013 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,102 mi
Last recorded110,102 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 LYP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 110,102 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 110,102 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 103,482 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 99,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 88,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 20 Sep 2021 78,265 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 67,997 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,788 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 45,156 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 33,093 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,028 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 22,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre wall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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DV13 LYP is a 2013 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DV13 LYP registered?

DV13 LYP is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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