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FJ13 OOF

2013 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,669 mi
Last recorded95,669 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 OOF
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 95,669 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 95,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 87,372 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s & O/s

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 75,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 66,562 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 55,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Handbrake just passing test)(Requires attention

Fail 18 Mar 2022 55,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Handbrake just passing test)(Requires attention

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 45,983 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 37,628 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 33,463 miles

front screen badly cracked along bottom

Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,368 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,989 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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FJ13 OOF is a 2013 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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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FJ13 OOF is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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