2012 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- KIA
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 4 September 2026 (82 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,275 mi
AI verdict AVOID 57/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Kia has 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 21,275 miles. However, a clear pattern of recurring tyre and suspension issues, including a dangerous tyre defect, raises significant concerns about long-term reliability and maintenance.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 7,534 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine mileage.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Sep 2025): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous tyre defects recorded on 2017-03-31 and 2018-04-09, indicating a history of poor maintenance.
- Recurring suspension advisories on 2017-03-31 and 2018-04-09, escalating to a major failure in 2024.
- Brake disc advisories on 2017-03-31 and 2021-10-01, suggesting a pattern of wear on critical safety components.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-04, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal mileage averaging 7,534 miles/year, suggesting genuine usage and no fraud.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 21,275 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 26,706 mi |
ADVISORY front screen chipped ADVISORY nearside rear tyre low on outer edge
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 35,076 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and edgewear (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and edgewear (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front front wipers very slight smearing
|
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 42,973 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 53,685 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 69,522 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 80,344 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 88,532 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 88,532 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 92,974 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 99,904 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 99,927 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 103,060 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 103,064 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AK12 ADU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.