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EJ20 TLN

2020 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,311 mi
Last recorded59,311 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Optima50,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ20 TLN
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 59,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 33,360 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 33,360 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2023 5,310 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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EJ20 TLN is a 2020 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ20 TLN?

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What year was EJ20 TLN registered?

EJ20 TLN is a 2020 Kia Optima, first registered on 31 July 2020.

Is EJ20 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ20 TLN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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