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R4 XWY

2013 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,843 mi
Last recorded102,843 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 XWY
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 102,843 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and puscribe area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank has a seepage

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2025 102,051 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 86,874 miles

"rear suspension components including subframe corroded but not seriously weakened"

Fail 5 Jun 2024 86,874 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 Apr 2024 86,849 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 83,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,756 miles

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

Offside Front Brake caliper damp but not leaking under pressure.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 62,982 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 62,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 56,394 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 56,394 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 50,910 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 39,155 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 27,973 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,119 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 19,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R4 XWY 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 62.5%.

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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R4 XWY is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 11 June 2013.

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