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PO13 SZL

2013 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,322 mi
Last recorded161,322 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO13 SZL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 161,322 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Oct 2023 159,125 miles

Both Rear tyres Wearing very Badly on inner edges. just met requirements

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 159,125 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Rear tyres Wearing very Badly on inner edges. just met requirements

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 141,896 miles

Both rear Tyres wearing off on inner edges

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 141,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both rear Tyres wearing off on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 124,140 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 118,728 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 118,728 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 81,004 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 81,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,827 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 67,827 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,352 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 44,688 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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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PO13 SZL 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 64.3%.

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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What year was PO13 SZL registered?

PO13 SZL is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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