2021 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- KIA
- Year
- 2021
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1482 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 11 August 2026 (58 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 35,968 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 68/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2021 Kia has 3 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 35,968 miles. The 'head gasket' community report for this model is a significant concern.
The vehicle shows consistent usage, averaging 9,157 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 35,968 miles recorded by August 2024.
Things to check
- 2025-08-09: Failed MOT for 'Windscreen washer not working' (3.5 (a)) — indicates basic maintenance neglect.
- 2025-08-09 & 2024-08-12: Recurring advisory for 'Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin' — a clear pattern of wear on critical safety components.
- 2025-08-09: Passed retest immediately after failure, suggesting a quick fix but no detailed advisory resolution.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-11, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage of 9,157 miles, suggesting normal usage.
- No major structural or recurring mechanical failures recorded on MOT.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — demonstrates strong safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 2/3 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 35,968 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 42,174 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 42,174 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BC21 YBA, 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.