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RK13 KME

2013 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,316 mi
Last recorded134,316 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK13 KME
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 134,316 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 133,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 133,161 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 133,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 127,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 119,904 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slight binding

Fail 27 Feb 2019 84,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slight binding

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,770 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Offside and nearside inner edges tyres worn

Fail 26 Feb 2018 70,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Offside and nearside inner edges tyres worn

Pass 20 Feb 2017 53,343 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 39,112 miles

Front inner brake pads getting low

Handbrake travel low on reserve advise

Offside nearside rear tyres inner edges worn low and tread distorting

Offside rear handbrake effort low

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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RK13 KME is a 2013 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK13 KME registered?

RK13 KME is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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