2013 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · LJ63 YWD
2013 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 155,495 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
LJ63 YWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 155,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LJ63 YWD Mileage History
- 02/03/2024121,702 mi
- 31/03/2025144,507 mi+22,805 mi
- 08/04/2025144,529 mi+22 mi
- 17/03/2026155,495 mi+10,966 mi
- 18/03/2026155,495 mi
Average of roughly 16,544 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJ63 YWD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Optima (LJ63 YWD) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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