The road tax status for RK13 KMU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RK13 KMU?

The MOT for RK13 KMU is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of RK13 KMU?

The recorded mileage for RK13 KMU is 161,664 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RK13 KMU ULEZ compliant?

No, RK13 KMU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does RK13 KMU have an outstanding safety recall?

No, RK13 KMU has no outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded in official DVSA databases.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

No Recalls

2013 KIA Optima 1.7L Diesel · RK13 KMU

RK13 KMU

2013 KIA Optima (1.7L, diesel). First registered 26/03/2013. Recorded mileage 161,664 miles. MOT valid until 30/11/2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model: KIA OPTIMA
Year / Origin: 2013 · Reading
Safety Recall: None Outstanding
MOT Status: Valid until 30/11/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 161,664 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 161,664 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2013
Engine: 1685cc

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RK13 KMU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
161,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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✓ No outstanding recalls

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RK13 KMU Mileage History

05/08/2022131,497 mi
02/10/2023138,803 mi+7,306 mi
05/10/2023138,816 mi+13 mi
26/11/2024149,936 mi+11,120 mi
01/12/2025161,664 mi+11,728 mi

Average of roughly 9,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RK13 KMU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 01:25

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Kia Optima (RK13 KMU) between August 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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