Kia Optima
Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,685 cc
LS13 FAJMOT history
LS13 FAJ is a silver diesel Kia Optima first used on 19 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 177,421 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 177,421 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 13,472 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS13 FAJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- Optima
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,685 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 19 Apr 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS13 FAJ was last recorded at 177,421 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 177,421 miles · 6 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 13,472 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,421 miles
- 2025 – 174,551 miles
- 2024 – 172,289 miles
- 2023 – 170,304 miles
- 2022 – 168,772 miles
- 2021 – 167,745 miles
- 2020 – 165,395 miles
- 2019 – 124,396 miles
- 2018 – 84,409 miles
- 2017 – 54,174 miles
- 2016 – 42,222 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,421 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
15 tests since 15 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,421 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 177,421 miles
- Test number
- 594131391530
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail177,421 miles (+2,870)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,421 miles
- Test number
- 889673836990
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass174,551 miles (+2,262)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 174,551 miles
- Test number
- 365679045010
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass172,289 miles (+1,985)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 172,289 miles
- Test number
- 831099766009
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAlt belt worn.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass170,304 miles (+1,532)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 170,304 miles
- Test number
- 966208695188
- AdvisoryAlternator belt worn.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass168,772 miles (+1,027)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 168,772 miles
- Test number
- 682348811977
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,745 miles (+2,350)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 167,745 miles
- Test number
- 727911159415
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both links are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen wipers are worn/deteriorated
Pass165,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 165,395 miles
- Test number
- 715385359080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,395 miles (+40,999)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,395 miles
- Test number
- 170750803283
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass124,396 miles (+39,987)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 124,396 miles
- Test number
- 441666750445
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,409 miles (+30,235)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 84,409 miles
- Test number
- 414484811908
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing stepped on inner edge
Pass54,174 miles (+11,952)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 54,174 miles
- Test number
- 173070659167
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,222 miles (+5,734)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 42,222 miles
- Test number
- 442518384661
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,488 miles (+255)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 36,488 miles
- Test number
- 491158061698
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades deteriorating
Fail36,233 miles2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,233 miles
- Test number
- 210799633660
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades deteriorating
Questions about LS13 FAJ
- Does LS13 FAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS13 FAJ is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS13 FAJ?
- The MOT on LS13 FAJ is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS13 FAJ done?
- LS13 FAJ was recorded at 177,421 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 13,472 miles a year.
- Has LS13 FAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS13 FAJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS13 FAJ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LS13 FAJ find?
- LS13 FAJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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