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CA13 AJH

2020 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,910 mi
Last recorded104,910 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Optima50,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA13 AJH
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,910 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 104,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2026 62,856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 55,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 100,733 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 48,197 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 48,058 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 48,058 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,285 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Central arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Central arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 37,999 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,911 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 69,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 61,279 miles

Electric power steering knocking when changing direction

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 55,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 47,427 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 47,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,946 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,698 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 22,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 10,614 miles

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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CA13 AJH is a 2020 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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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CA13 AJH is a 2020 Kia Optima, first registered on 3 February 2020.

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