2013 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- KIA
- Year
- 2013
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1396 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 23 February 2027 (254 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,328 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 31/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2013 Kia has 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 14,328 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a history of dangerous defects, makes this a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Feb 2020 (184 mi/yr equivalent), followed by normal usage, indicating a period of inactivity or very light use.
Things to check
- Recurring major failures: lights (3 times), steering (1 time) — Feb 2024, Feb 2025, Feb 2026.
- Recurring advisories: tyres (4 times), brakes (2 times) — Feb 2021, Feb 2023, Feb 2026.
- Dangerous defect: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint excessively worn — Feb 2025.
- Dangerous defect: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn — Feb 2025.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-23, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No mileage fraud detected after Feb 2020, usage has been consistent since.
- Immediate retests after failures show owner's proactive approach to repairs.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | FAIL | 14,328 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 14,328 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 28,149 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
|
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 39,570 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 47,797 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 47,797 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2020 | FAIL | 47,963 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 47,963 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 51,860 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 60,196 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 72,953 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 85,930 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 85,930 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 101,868 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front daytime running lamp not working MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 101,868 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 116,312 mi |
MAJOR Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 116,312 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x4 (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AP63 TFU, 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.