AY65 YFV

2015 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
KIA
Year
2015
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1582 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
2 December 2026 (171 days away)
Last recorded mileage
30,762 mi

AI verdict AVOID 46/100

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

This 2015 Kia has 10 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 30,762 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated suspension and steering advisories warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle exhibits consistent annual mileage averaging 9,103 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, including a normal 10,747-mile increase between Oct 2018 and Dec 2019.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Dec 2025): Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • Recurring tyre advisories (May 2021) escalated to dangerous failures (Nov 2023).
  • Recurring brake pad advisories (May 2021) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Recurring suspension arm advisories (Dec 2019) escalated to a major failure (May 2021).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,103 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • Valid MOT until 12/2026, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Oct 2018: 30,762 mi PASSDec 2019: 41,509 mi PASSMay 2021: 54,040 mi FAILMay 2021: 54,040 mi PASSDec 2022: 69,920 mi PASSNov 2023: 80,168 mi FAILNov 2023: 80,168 mi PASSNov 2024: 89,570 mi PASSDec 2025: 99,485 mi FAILDec 2025: 99,485 mi PASS99k65k31kOct 2018Dec 2025

MOT test history — 7/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2018 PASS 30,762 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Dec 2019 PASS 41,509 mi
ADVISORY Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2021 FAIL 54,040 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY High level stop light inoperative but unsure if connected
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2021 PASS 54,040 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Dec 2022 PASS 69,920 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2023 FAIL 80,168 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nov 2023 PASS 80,168 mi
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nov 2024 PASS 89,570 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2025 FAIL 99,485 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dec 2025 PASS 99,485 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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