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YB13 LWA

2013 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,256 mi
Last recorded143,256 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB13 LWA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 143,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 143,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc all rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 135,113 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 135,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 130,286 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 130,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 123,120 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 123,120 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 115,932 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 115,932 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 114,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play nsr outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 114,583 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits x2 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play nsr outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,777 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 100,777 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,435 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,828 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,208 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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YB13 LWA is a 2013 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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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YB13 LWA is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 17 July 2013.

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