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
- RED
- Engine
- 1591 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 2 August 2026 (49 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 9,064 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 67/100
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 9,064 miles. The single past failure and recent tyre advisory require immediate attention.
The vehicle shows 9,064 miles in Sep 2021, then only 18,386 miles in the subsequent 4 years, indicating a severe and unexplained drop in usage.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below average: 27,261 miles over 8 years (typical: 58,522 miles, n=111 vehicles).
- Sep 2021 MOT advisory: Offside Rear Nail in tyre indicates a puncture.
- Jul 2025 MOT advisory: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking — immediate replacement needed.
- Aug 2022 MOT failure: Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam — basic electrical fault.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until August 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No major recurring failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or suspension.
- Consistent annual mileage increases since the initial low-usage period.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates strong safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 9,064 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 11,708 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 11,708 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 16,120 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 21,836 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 27,261 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF68 HBD, 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.