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BV20 HKL

2020 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,036 mi
Last recorded145,036 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Optima50,214 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV20 HKL
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 145,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 142,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 142,085 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 138,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 104,728 miles

both rear tyres castellated

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rust lips on front brake discs

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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BV20 HKL is a 2020 Kia Optima in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 50,214 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 6 years old, this Kia Optima is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BV20 HKL registered?

BV20 HKL is a 2020 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 March 2020.

Is BV20 HKL safe to buy?

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