AO12 YUL

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
DIESEL
Colour
ORANGE
Engine
1685 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 March 2027 (268 days away)
Last recorded mileage
14,302 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 44/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 14,302 miles. While mileage is low and consistent, the repeated advisories for critical safety components indicate significant upcoming maintenance costs.

The vehicle exhibits low annual mileage averaging 6,042 miles/year, with a notable 3-year period (Mar 2021-Feb 2022) of only 704 miles, suggesting periods of minimal use or potential issues with the odometer.

Things to check

  • Dangerous brake failure on 2024-02-28 (major failure) — critical safety concern.
  • Recurring brake disc advisories (Feb 2023) escalated to major failures (Feb 2024).
  • Recurring handbrake advisories (Feb 2023) escalated to major failures (Feb 2024).
  • Recurring tyre advisories (Mar 2021, Feb 2023) indicate chronic wear.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-03-10, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,042 miles/year) suggests light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or suspicious mileage readings.

Mileage history

Apr 2015: 14,302 mi PASSApr 2016: 18,150 mi PASSApr 2017: 24,131 mi FAILApr 2017: 24,210 mi PASSApr 2018: 29,792 mi PASSApr 2019: 34,393 mi PASSSep 2020: 38,244 mi PASSMar 2021: 38,948 mi PASSFeb 2022: 44,752 mi PASSFeb 2023: 53,696 mi FAILMar 2023: 53,721 mi PASSFeb 2024: 70,025 mi FAILMar 2024: 70,104 mi PASSMar 2025: 76,672 mi PASSFeb 2026: 85,479 mi PASS85k50k14kApr 2015Feb 2026

MOT test history — 12/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2015 PASS 14,302 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Apr 2016 PASS 18,150 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 FAIL 24,131 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Apr 2017 PASS 24,210 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 PASS 29,792 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 34,393 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 PASS 38,244 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 38,948 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2022 PASS 44,752 mi None recorded
Feb 2023 FAIL 53,696 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Both sides handbrake low effort
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Mar 2023 PASS 53,721 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 FAIL 70,025 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Badly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Badly Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Near Side Front Slow to Respond (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 70,104 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2025 PASS 76,672 mi None recorded
Feb 2026 PASS 85,479 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Near Side Hand Brake Low Reading
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration AO12 YUL, 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.