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SB62 ULW

2013 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,584 mi
Last recorded122,584 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 ULW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 122,584 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 118,232 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 118,232 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 111,497 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 111,497 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,437 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 106,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 98,003 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 98,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 85,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 85,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 70,351 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 54,634 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 54,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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SB62 ULW is a 2013 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SB62 ULW registered?

SB62 ULW is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 8 January 2013.

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