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SF63 YCS

2013 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

289,896 mi
Last recorded289,896 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF63 YCS
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 289,896 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 285,504 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 278,353 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 278,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 267,293 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 257,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 252,998 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 252,971 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

drivers view obstucted by cctv screen

Pass 23 Feb 2023 243,838 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 237,408 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 228,876 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 219,270 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 213,574 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 213,094 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 210,433 miles

handbrake close to no reserve travel

Fail 18 Feb 2020 210,433 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake close to no reserve travel

Pass 12 Feb 2019 182,268 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 159,797 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 133,943 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 133,940 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 129,736 miles

Nearside Front ADVISE SMALL CUT IN WALL OF TYRE NOT SHOWING CORDS

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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SF63 YCS is a 2013 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF63 YCS registered?

SF63 YCS is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 5 September 2013.

Is SF63 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF63 YCS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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