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GN13 YCO

2013 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,024 mi
Last recorded81,024 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN13 YCO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 81,024 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 76,399 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 76,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2023 64,929 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 64,928 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 56,630 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,319 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 52,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 45,588 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR and NSR ()

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,405 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some sidwall damage not showing cords

some play detected at steering wheel

Fail 12 Mar 2020 42,405 miles

Nearside Front tyre has some sidwall damage not showing cords

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

some play detected at steering wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2019 37,659 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face heavily lipped and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face heavily lipped and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,731 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 33,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 29,621 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 23,882 miles

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

offside rear tyre is bald on the inside edge

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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GN13 YCO is a 2013 Kia Optima in Black 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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GN13 YCO is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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