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SA13 FTD

2013 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,470 mi
Last recorded108,470 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 FTD
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 108,470 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 108,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 99,521 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,354 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 86,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,841 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 71,796 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,123 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 68,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 57,893 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 45,265 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,219 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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SA13 FTD is a 2013 Kia Optima in Silver 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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What year was SA13 FTD registered?

SA13 FTD is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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