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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1248 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 16 December 2026 (185 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 6,399 mi
AI verdict AVOID 34/100
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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 6,399 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a mileage anomaly, raises significant red flags for fraud.
The vehicle shows only 22,667 miles over 14 years, which is a significant anomaly and well below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, suggesting potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jun 2025): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Jul 2023 (offside front tyre bulge) and Jun 2022 (tread depth below 1.6mm).
- MAJOR brake failures in Jun 2022 (excessively binding offside rear service brake) and Jun 2024 (parking brake efficiency below requirements).
- Recurring suspension arm advisories across 4 separate tests (Jun 2019, Jul 2023, Jun 2024, Jun 2025).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until December 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current owner has maintained it well.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe and reliable vehicle.
- Consistent annual mileage increases (albeit low) suggest regular use and maintenance.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 6,399 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 7,777 mi |
ADVISORY both front tyres sidewalls damaged
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| Aug 2017 | FAIL | 9,420 mi |
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 9,420 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 10,573 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 12,102 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 13,541 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 14,458 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jun 2022 | FAIL | 15,560 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) PRS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 15,560 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 17,607 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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| Jul 2023 | PASS | 17,607 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jun 2024 | FAIL | 19,517 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MINOR Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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| Jun 2024 | PASS | 19,518 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Jun 2025 | FAIL | 21,938 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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| Jun 2025 | PASS | 21,938 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Dec 2025 | PASS | 22,667 mi |
ADVISORY underbody undersealed
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