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WA07 NEL

2013 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,974 mi
Last recorded89,974 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA07 NEL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 89,974 miles

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

vehicle covered in protective under seal

Pass 28 Jul 2023 89,777 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 76,107 miles

Nearside track rod end locking device missing

Fail 14 Jan 2022 76,103 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside headlight dimmer than o/s

Nearside track rod end locking device missing

Offside Front drl not working

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 66,614 miles

Central Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged un cliped underside (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle 225/45Z/ R 18 95 y xl (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 47,688 miles

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

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

brakes noisy in operation

Fail 21 May 2019 47,686 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rears loose. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 30,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 24,701 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 23,116 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 23 May 2016 23,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer 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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WA07 NEL is a 2013 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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WA07 NEL is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 13 June 2013.

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