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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1685 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 4 September 2024
- Last recorded mileage
- 22,177 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 54/100
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 11 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 22,177 miles. The vehicle is currently SORN and lacks a valid MOT, requiring immediate investigation.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,304 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension failures (coil springs, ball joints) across multiple tests indicate chronic neglect.
- Major failure for Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Sep 2023) is a significant safety concern.
- Major failure for Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged (Sep 2023) points to systemic suspension issues.
- The vehicle is currently on SORN status with no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,304 miles/year, indicating normal usage and no fraud.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
- The 2017-09-01 MOT shows a significant mileage drop from 36,931 to 26,765 miles in a single year, which is a positive sign for the vehicle's history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 22,177 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 26,765 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 36,931 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 50,451 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 64,909 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 74,546 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 74,546 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 84,487 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))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 90,922 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | FAIL | 108,717 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Arms, Axles and Suspension Corroded
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 108,717 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Arms, Axles and Suspension Corroded
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD62 UUF, 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.