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WV63 XUS

2013 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,587 mi
Last recorded104,587 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV63 XUS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,587 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Mar 2026 104,587 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 98,277 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,512 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,079 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 78,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 75,182 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 75,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,237 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,441 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,641 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 61,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,876 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 46,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 39,544 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 39,544 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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WV63 XUS 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 62.5%.

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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WV63 XUS is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 11 October 2013.

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