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SB13 DHU

2013 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,036 mi
Last recorded62,036 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 DHU
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 62,036 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 62,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 53,328 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 42,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 33,271 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 23,414 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 19,633 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 11,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 19 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 19 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 22,455 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,592 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 15,465 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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SB13 DHU is a 2013 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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.

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What year was SB13 DHU registered?

SB13 DHU is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is SB13 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB13 DHU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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