BD03 DDD

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
SILVER
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
23 October 2026 (131 days away)
Last recorded mileage
20,430 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 20,430 miles. The vehicle's MOT history shows a pattern of recurring failures and advisories, particularly in the brake and suspension systems.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage averaging 4,275 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage between 2019 and 2020, and a recent spike in 2024-2025.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2025-10-24 — immediate safety risk.
  • Recurring brake system failures and advisories across multiple tests.
  • Recurring suspension component failures and advisories across multiple tests.
  • Recurring tyre wear advisories across multiple tests.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-10-23, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model.

Mileage history

Oct 2015: 20,430 mi PASSSep 2016: 24,524 mi PASSSep 2017: 29,227 mi PASSOct 2018: 32,623 mi PASSOct 2019: 35,896 mi FAILOct 2019: 35,896 mi PASSSep 2020: 37,582 mi FAILSep 2020: 37,582 mi PASSOct 2021: 39,756 mi FAILOct 2021: 39,756 mi PASSOct 2022: 43,068 mi PASSOct 2023: 45,164 mi PASSOct 2024: 50,541 mi PASSOct 2025: 59,075 mi FAILOct 2025: 59,099 mi PASS59k40k20kOct 2015Oct 2025

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2015 PASS 20,430 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 24,524 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 29,227 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 32,623 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 FAIL 35,896 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))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 35,896 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))
Sep 2020 FAIL 37,582 mi
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2020 PASS 37,582 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oct 2021 FAIL 39,756 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oct 2021 PASS 39,756 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oct 2022 PASS 43,068 mi
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 45,164 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 50,541 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL ROUND (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2025 FAIL 59,075 mi
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring rubbing on the chassis (5.3.1 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease both side (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Oct 2025 PASS 59,099 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease both side (1.1.11 (c))

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