AK12 RFJ

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
BLACK
Engine
1591 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
25 February 2027 (256 days away)
Last recorded mileage
33,614 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 48/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 33,614 miles. While mileage is low, the consistent need for repairs suggests potential underlying issues.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 6,274 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but shows very low annual usage (e.g., 1,563 miles in 2020-2021).

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre failures/advisories across 6 tests (Feb 2020, Jan 2021, Feb 2022, Feb 2024, Feb 2025, Feb 2026) indicate chronic wear.
  • Persistent suspension issues: Offside Front Coil spring fractured (Feb 2020, Feb 2022, Feb 2024) and ball joint (Feb 2020, Feb 2022) show repeated neglect.
  • Brake system failures: Front Inner Brake disc worn (Feb 2022) and parking brake inefficiency (Feb 2020, Feb 2022) point to systemic neglect.
  • Multiple failures in the same year (e.g., Feb 2020, Feb 2022, Feb 2024) suggest reactive, not proactive, maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-02-25, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,274 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe and reliable platform.

Mileage history

Feb 2015: 33,614 mi PASSFeb 2016: 40,294 mi PASSFeb 2017: 44,490 mi PASSFeb 2018: 48,160 mi FAILFeb 2018: 48,160 mi PASSFeb 2019: 51,402 mi FAILFeb 2019: 51,468 mi PASSFeb 2020: 55,590 mi FAILFeb 2020: 55,593 mi PASSJan 2021: 57,156 mi FAILJan 2021: 57,156 mi PASSFeb 2022: 65,470 mi FAILFeb 2022: 65,479 mi PASSFeb 2023: 71,666 mi PASSFeb 2024: 77,647 mi FAILFeb 2024: 77,647 mi PASSFeb 2025: 83,252 mi FAILFeb 2025: 83,252 mi PASSFeb 2026: 88,713 mi FAILFeb 2026: 88,713 mi PASS89k61k34kFeb 2015Feb 2026

MOT test history — 12/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2015 PASS 33,614 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 40,294 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 44,490 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 FAIL 48,160 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Feb 2018 PASS 48,160 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Feb 2019 FAIL 51,402 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Feb 2019 PASS 51,468 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 55,590 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2020 PASS 55,593 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2021 FAIL 57,156 mi
DANGEROUS Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2021 PASS 57,156 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 FAIL 65,470 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Feb 2022 PASS 65,479 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Feb 2023 PASS 71,666 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Feb 2024 FAIL 77,647 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Rear axle has surface corrosion.
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Feb 2024 PASS 77,647 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Rear axle has surface corrosion.
Feb 2025 FAIL 83,252 mi
ADVISORY Rear Lower Rear axle corroded.
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall has cuts deep enough to reach plys and cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 83,252 mi
ADVISORY Rear Lower Rear axle corroded.
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2026 FAIL 88,713 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Rear axle corroded.
ADVISORY Front Upper Both n/s/f and o/s/f top mounts slightly worn.
Feb 2026 PASS 88,713 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Rear axle corroded.
ADVISORY Front Upper Both n/s/f and o/s/f top mounts slightly worn.

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