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KY20 JNZ

2020 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,644 mi
Last recorded23,644 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Optima50,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY20 JNZ
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 23,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Mar 2026 23,643 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 19,493 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 14,209 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2024 14,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 9,611 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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KY20 JNZ is a 2020 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY20 JNZ registered?

KY20 JNZ is a 2020 Kia Optima, first registered on 9 March 2020.

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The MOT history for KY20 JNZ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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