AU12 WBW

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
1248 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
31 July 2026 (46 days away)
Last recorded mileage
27,376 mi

AI verdict BUY 77/100

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 11 MOT tests on record with a 91% pass rate and 27,376 miles. While it has a history of headlamp failures and recurring tyre advisories, these are manageable and do not indicate deeper structural problems.

The vehicle exhibits consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,245 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in its MOT history.

Things to check

  • Headlamp failures (Feb 2020, Jun 2015) indicate a pattern of electrical or mechanical issues with the lighting system.
  • The 2015-06-09 MOT noted 'n/s/f tyre tread getting low' and 'n/s/r tyre tread low and stepped', indicating significant tyre wear.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Consistent low annual mileage (5,245 miles/yr) suggests light use and less wear on components.
  • Most recent MOT (Jul 2025) passed with no failures or advisories, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recurring major failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or suspension.

Mileage history

Jun 2015: 27,376 mi PASSMay 2016: 36,065 mi PASSJun 2017: 42,286 mi PASSFeb 2019: 46,431 mi PASSFeb 2020: 51,817 mi FAILMar 2020: 51,986 mi PASSJul 2021: 57,025 mi PASSJul 2022: 61,138 mi PASSAug 2023: 65,322 mi PASSJul 2024: 69,971 mi PASSJul 2025: 71,212 mi PASS71k49k27kJun 2015Jul 2025

MOT test history — 10/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2015 PASS 27,376 mi
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre tread getting low
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre tread low and stepped
May 2016 PASS 36,065 mi
ADVISORY o/s/f tyre tread getting low
ADVISORY o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Jun 2017 PASS 42,286 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 46,431 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 51,817 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern lens in head light broken (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam full beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2020 PASS 51,986 mi
ADVISORY advise nsf tyre on limit
Jul 2021 PASS 57,025 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 PASS 61,138 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 PASS 65,322 mi None recorded
Jul 2024 PASS 69,971 mi None recorded
Jul 2025 PASS 71,212 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration AU12 WBW, 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.