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RL10 HOW

2020 Kia Optima

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,328 mi
Last recorded30,328 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Optima50,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL10 HOW
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 30,328 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 20,775 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 18,386 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 18,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 13,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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RL10 HOW 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 RL10 HOW registered?

RL10 HOW is a 2020 Kia Optima, first registered on 2 March 2020.

Is RL10 HOW safe to buy?

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