AU07 UKC

2007 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
KIA
Year
2007
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1991 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 January 2024
Last recorded mileage
24,537 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2007 Kia has 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 24,537 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and recurring issues makes this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 9,168 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage over its 19-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • Jan 2020: DANGEROUS tyre failure (worn close to limit) after ADVISORY in Jan 2019.
  • Jan 2023: MAJOR suspension arm failure (worn, pitted) after ADVISORY in Jan 2022.
  • Jan 2023: MAJOR ball joint failure (worn, pitted) after ADVISORY in Jan 2021.
  • Jan 2023: MAJOR steering failure (worn, pitted) after ADVISORY in Jan 2022.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures

Mileage history

Apr 2010: 24,537 mi PASSOct 2010: 29,293 mi PASSSep 2011: 35,106 mi PASSSep 2012: 42,913 mi PASSSep 2013: 49,185 mi PASSSep 2014: 54,704 mi PASSSep 2015: 61,403 mi PASSSep 2016: 66,697 mi FAILSep 2016: 66,697 mi PASSJan 2017: 68,426 mi PASSJan 2018: 85,657 mi FAILJan 2018: 85,657 mi PASSJan 2019: 100,594 mi PASSJan 2020: 113,066 mi FAILJan 2020: 113,066 mi PASSJan 2021: 123,849 mi PASSJan 2022: 135,857 mi FAILJan 2022: 135,857 mi PASSJan 2023: 146,852 mi FAILJan 2023: 146,852 mi PASS147k86k25kApr 2010Jan 2023

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2010 PASS 24,537 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 PASS 29,293 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Sep 2011 PASS 35,106 mi
USER ENTERED PLASTIC COVERS ON OUTER SILLS.
USER ENTERED FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW.
USER ENTERED N/S/F FRONT WISHBONE BUSH BECOMING DISPLACED.
Sep 2012 PASS 42,913 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 49,185 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Sep 2014 PASS 54,704 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 61,403 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 FAIL 66,697 mi
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2016 PASS 66,697 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2017 PASS 68,426 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 FAIL 85,657 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Jan 2018 PASS 85,657 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 PASS 100,594 mi
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 Front anti roll bar link top ball joint rubber perrished
Jan 2020 FAIL 113,066 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit copper wire exposed (4.10 (b) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 113,066 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2021 PASS 123,849 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear indicator
Jan 2022 FAIL 135,857 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2022 PASS 135,857 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2023 FAIL 146,852 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Jan 2023 PASS 146,852 mi
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))

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