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FY13 FVS

2013 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,270 mi
Last recorded112,270 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 FVS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 112,270 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 106,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,178 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 93,024 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 87,593 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 81,294 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 74,915 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 63,316 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 56,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,806 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 46,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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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FY13 FVS is a 2013 Kia Optima in Black 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 FY13 FVS registered?

FY13 FVS is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is FY13 FVS safe to buy?

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