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FX13 SYP

2013 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,063 mi
Last recorded121,063 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX13 SYP
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 121,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 118,179 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))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 115,407 miles

both rear brake slightly binding

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2023 115,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs slightly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake slightly binding

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2022 112,697 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 112,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 110,246 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 107,637 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 99,005 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,150 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 23,656 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,220 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 20,681 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,817 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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FX13 SYP is a 2013 Kia Optima in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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What year was FX13 SYP registered?

FX13 SYP is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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