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SF13 VYS

2013 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,688 mi
Last recorded99,688 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF13 VYS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 99,688 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 90,907 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 81,240 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 70,811 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,059 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 47,486 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 41,655 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 29,249 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 29,175 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 19,028 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 12,277 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70-80% worn (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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SF13 VYS 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 91.7%.

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 SF13 VYS registered?

SF13 VYS is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 22 April 2013.

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