2013 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- KIA
- Year
- 2013
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1248 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 November 2026 (167 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,003 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 59/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2013 Kia has 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 16,003 miles.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 4,275 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine light usage.
Things to check
- Major suspension failure on 2024-11-28 (nearside front arm ball joint) after 4 advisories.
- Recurring brake disc advisories (2022, 2024) and tyre advisories (2018, 2022) across multiple tests.
- Offside Front Windscreen washer failure on 2019-04-25, though immediately rectified.
- Head gasket and oil consumption issues reported by community for this model.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-11-28, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistently low annual mileage (4,275 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe and well-designed vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | PASS | 16,003 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 19,540 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 22,154 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 16 87h (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 24,836 mi |
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 24,836 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 29,269 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 34,570 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 40,758 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2023 | FAIL | 44,276 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 44,276 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 49,556 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 49,556 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 55,171 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD13 DFA, 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.