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PY13 HWH

2013 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,258 mi
Last recorded145,258 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY13 HWH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 145,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 139,989 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 133,438 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

noise from engine at idle speed

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 123,293 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 123,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top dust cover burst slight play too (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top dust cover burst bent too (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,532 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 111,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 88,474 miles

advise minor rusting nearside front brake pipe

Fail 21 May 2019 88,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

advise minor rusting nearside front brake pipe

Pass 30 May 2018 78,197 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,454 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PY13 HWH is a 2013 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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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PY13 HWH is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 July 2013.

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