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GV62 BFN

2013 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,754 mi
Last recorded118,754 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 BFN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 118,754 miles

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

coolant low

Fail 16 Jun 2026 118,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant low

Pass 11 Jun 2025 111,144 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 104,433 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2023 91,486 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 91,486 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 82,490 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 82,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,973 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,120 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 60,799 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,872 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2018 37,467 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 27,967 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 21,388 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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GV62 BFN is a 2013 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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GV62 BFN is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 January 2013.

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