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RX13 UCB

2013 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,381 mi
Last recorded94,381 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX13 UCB
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 94,381 miles

Front screen chipped

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 92,153 miles

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 79,364 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 72,489 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre is also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler has a leak of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,455 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre side wall ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 64,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre side wall ()

Fail 16 Nov 2020 64,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Screw in tyre and rip to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in shoulder ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,206 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 52,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 52,039 miles

Nearside Front screw in tyre tread

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 52,039 miles

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

Nearside Front screw in tyre tread

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 37,933 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play knocking (2.1.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 37,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play knocking (2.1.5)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 23,202 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play Universal joint (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,031 miles

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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RX13 UCB is a 2013 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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RX13 UCB is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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