2013 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · PO13 SZL
2013 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 161,322 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA OPTIMA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,322 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PO13 SZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2024
- 161,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PO13 SZL 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 (PO13 SZL) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2024 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PO13 SZL Mileage History
- 21/10/2022141,895 mi
- 24/10/2022141,896 mi+1 mi
- 25/10/2023159,125 mi+17,229 mi
- 26/10/2023159,125 mi
- 28/10/2024161,322 mi+2,197 mi
Average of roughly 9,613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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