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OU13 LHO

2013 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,546 mi
Last recorded86,546 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU13 LHO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 86,546 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 73,204 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper slight damage

Fail 5 Feb 2025 73,138 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper slight damage

Pass 12 Feb 2024 61,382 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 53,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces worn/heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play knocks when turned, no free play at wheels (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 47,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cuts inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

play in steering column UJ / knock when turning lock to lock

Pass 11 Feb 2021 40,212 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 34,666 miles

Front Both front inner and outer tyre edges are worn

Nearside Front Outer tyre has damage/cut on wall

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 28,238 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 20,939 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 20,829 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 20,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,567 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 10,154 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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OU13 LHO is a 2013 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU13 LHO registered?

OU13 LHO is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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