2018 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- KIA
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1591 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 March 2027 (281 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,468 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 75/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Kia has 6 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 20,468 miles. The 2023 head gasket issue is a major red flag for a 2018 Kia, despite the car's otherwise good MOT history.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,818 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent high of 19,067 miles in 2024.
Things to check
- 2023-11-09: Head gasket advisory reported by community — a major potential failure for a 2018 Kia.
- 2025-01: Significant 1-year service gap (no MOT recorded) — indicates potential neglect or off-road status.
- 2023-11-09: Front headlamp aim too low — a minor but unaddressed safety issue from 3 years ago.
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,818 miles/year, well below UK average of 8,000.
- No recurring major failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or suspension.
- Recent MOT pass (March 2026) with no current advisories or failures.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates strong structural integrity.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 20,468 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 29,594 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | FAIL | 39,445 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 39,445 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 53,490 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 72,557 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD68 HCK, 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.