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SF13 VZS

2013 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

181,161 mi
Last recorded181,161 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 181,161 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 166,017 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 147,733 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 22 May 2023 135,087 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 22 May 2023 135,085 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 20 Jan 2023 134,571 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 128,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 124,740 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 119,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,025 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,224 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 74,214 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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SF13 VZS 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF13 VZS?

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What year was SF13 VZS registered?

SF13 VZS is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is SF13 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF13 VZS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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