2013 Kia Optima · 1,218 MOT tests
2013 Kia Optima reliability
2013 Kia Optimas fail 30% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 Optima years (1,218 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Optimas: 19.8%)
- 30%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Optimas: 19.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 88,987
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,218
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.6% of tests fail here (222% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 43% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Kia Optima
Fail rate by area
- Brakes10.3%
- Suspension9.7%
- Steering7.6%
- Lights and electrics7.3%
- Tyres6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Wheels0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.01%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.71%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.63%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.13%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.05%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.53%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.54%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.14%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.25%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.53%)
Is a 2013 Kia Optima reliable?
2013 Kia Optimas fail 30% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 8 Optima years (1,218 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Kia Optima MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (5.01% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.71% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Kia Optima have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Kia Optima shows 88,987 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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