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PE13 ULT

2013 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,737 mi
Last recorded131,737 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE13 ULT
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 131,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 131,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 125,368 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front band rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning middle bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 125,351 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front band rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning middle bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 118,340 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 106,036 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 93,181 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 75,749 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,988 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 52,988 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,471 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,621 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,487 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PE13 ULT is a 2013 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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PE13 ULT is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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