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E28 EEN

2008 Kia Optima

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests31 (27 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.1%

Mileage

175,034 mi
Last recorded175,034 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 EEN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 175,034 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2025 114,205 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 173,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 106,927 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 157,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,313 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 150,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 88,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 148,201 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 148,194 miles

Central Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 77,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 139,923 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Towbar mounting brackets (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 139,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Towbar mounting brackets (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 133,919 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside

Offside Rear lamp broken, no white light showing

Fail 17 Mar 2020 133,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside

Offside Rear lamp broken, no white light showing

Pass 24 Jan 2020 52,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 127,218 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 37,988 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 110,149 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 28,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 93,188 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 21,032 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,993 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 62,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,529 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,210 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,847 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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E28 EEN is a 2008 Kia Optima in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.1%.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Optima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E28 EEN registered?

E28 EEN is a 2008 Kia Optima, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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