BD13 DFA

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

May 2016: 16,003 mi PASSApr 2017: 19,540 mi PASSApr 2018: 22,154 mi PASSApr 2019: 24,836 mi FAILApr 2019: 24,836 mi PASSOct 2020: 29,269 mi PASSOct 2021: 34,570 mi PASSNov 2022: 40,758 mi PASSNov 2023: 44,276 mi FAILNov 2023: 44,276 mi PASSNov 2024: 49,556 mi FAILNov 2024: 49,556 mi PASSNov 2025: 55,171 mi PASS55k36k16kMay 2016Nov 2025

MOT test history — 10/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & 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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