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GJ13 VCC

2013 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,927 mi
Last recorded87,927 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 VCC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 87,927 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 87,926 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 86,079 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 86,079 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 83,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 81,375 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 81,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 78,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 76,576 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 74,723 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 67,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 52,722 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 52,141 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 44,035 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 44,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,964 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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GJ13 VCC is a 2013 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ13 VCC registered?

GJ13 VCC is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 May 2013.

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