BG12 LML

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
WHITE
Engine
1685 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 January 2026
Last recorded mileage
40,736 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 40,736 miles. The vehicle is currently on SORN with no valid MOT, and the mileage trajectory shows high usage.

The vehicle shows high annual mileage averaging 12,406 miles/year, with a significant spike in 2018 (64 miles in 14 days) and a 2021 service gap, indicating inconsistent usage.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Brakes failed efficiency in July 2018.
  • Recurring Brake System failures: 4 major failures and 5 advisories across 2018-2025.
  • Recurring Tyre wear: 14 advisories and 5 failures across 2015-2025.
  • Recurring Suspension issues: 3 major failures and 1 advisory across 2018-2025.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates strong safety features.
  • Consistent mileage: No evidence of odometer fraud or suspicious readings.
  • Regular MOT testing: Vehicle has been regularly tested for its entire life.
  • No recent major failures: The most recent MOT in Jan 2025 passed after repairs.

Mileage history

Aug 2015: 40,736 mi PASSJul 2016: 51,550 mi PASSJul 2017: 66,187 mi PASSJul 2018: 77,531 mi FAILJul 2018: 77,595 mi PASSOct 2019: 92,154 mi FAILOct 2019: 92,154 mi PASSDec 2020: 107,008 mi FAILDec 2020: 107,069 mi PASSJan 2022: 120,523 mi FAILJan 2022: 120,523 mi PASSJan 2023: 133,773 mi FAILJan 2023: 133,773 mi PASSJan 2024: 147,963 mi PASSJan 2025: 162,302 mi FAILJan 2025: 162,305 mi PASS162k102k41kAug 2015Jan 2025

MOT test history — 10/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2015 PASS 40,736 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2016 PASS 51,550 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 66,187 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2018 FAIL 77,531 mi
MINOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jul 2018 PASS 77,595 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 FAIL 92,154 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oct 2019 PASS 92,154 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2020 FAIL 107,008 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Upper rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner edges and both worn uneven on the outer edges [likely to cause road noise] (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Dec 2020 PASS 107,069 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting up (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner edges and both worn uneven on the outer edges [likely to cause road noise] (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2022 FAIL 120,523 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2022 PASS 120,523 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2023 FAIL 133,773 mi
PRS Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Loose locking device (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2023 PASS 133,773 mi
ADVISORY All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 147,963 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2025 FAIL 162,302 mi
ADVISORY All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MAJOR Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Jan 2025 PASS 162,305 mi
ADVISORY All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG12 LML, 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.