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NC13 BPE

2013 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,645 mi
Last recorded98,645 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC13 BPE
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 98,645 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 89,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

total handbrake effort 17%

Pass 16 Jul 2024 77,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 70,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 58,725 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 45,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

coolant level low

Fail 13 Jul 2021 45,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

coolant level low

Pass 19 Jun 2020 36,497 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 31,126 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 31,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 30,938 miles

altanator drive belt starting to crack

n/s/f tyre tread unevenly worn to low tread and outer wall has damage

slight damage around front bumper area

small fray in centre rear seatbelt

Pass 13 Mar 2018 25,355 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 25,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (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)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,085 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 14,693 miles

chip o,s upper part of screen

front brake pads badly worn

front discs lipped

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn on edges slightly and cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2016 14,693 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

chip o,s upper part of screen

front brake pads badly worn

front discs lipped

o/s/f tyre unevenly worn on edges slightly and cracked

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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NC13 BPE 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 75%.

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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NC13 BPE is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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