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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1591 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 30 October 2026 (138 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,223 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 58/100
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 7 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 34,223 miles. The recent advisory on brake pads and the history of windscreen issues warrant careful inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,934 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
Things to check
- Major brake failure on 2022-10-20 (42,204 mi) — insufficient reserve travel.
- Recurring brake advisories (Oct 2023, Oct 2025) suggest ongoing wear.
- Recurring windscreen damage advisories (Oct 2021, Oct 2025) indicate a persistent issue.
- Recurring headlamp aim advisories (Oct 2022, Oct 2023) point to a recurring electrical issue.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,934 miles/year.
- No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in MOT history.
- Major brake failure from 2022-10-20 was immediately rectified and passed retest.
- Valid MOT until 2026-10-30, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 34,223 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MINOR Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip lower screen middle (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2022 | FAIL | 42,204 mi |
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ADVISORY Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test items moved to above mirror
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| Oct 2022 | PASS | 42,204 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ADVISORY Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test items moved to above mirror
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 49,492 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 55,311 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MINOR Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cuts low tread and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cuts low tread and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test scented items ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
|
| Oct 2025 | FAIL | 61,694 mi |
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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| Oct 2025 | PASS | 61,694 mi |
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD68 RKU, 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.