2013 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- KIA
- Year
- 2013
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1591 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- was due 12 June 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,518 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2013 Kia has 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 14,518 miles. However, a clear pattern of tyre wear and a recent brake failure, combined with a high community-reported fault list, warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 7,007 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine mileage.
Things to check
- Jun 2018: Both front tyres perished/cracking, a recurring issue.
- Jun 2023: Nearside Front Tyre failed due to tread depth below 1.6mm.
- Jun 2023: Offside Front Service brake excessively binding, a major failure.
- Aug 2022: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until June 2026, offering peace of mind for two years.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,007 miles/year.
- No major structural corrosion or recurring dangerous defects found.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 14,518 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 17,797 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 30,033 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front DRL not dimming when switching to dipped beam ADVISORY Nearside Front Only 50% of DRL/side light working ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre perished/cracking with age ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracking with age ADVISORY Front Both tyres badly worn on shoulders
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 41,244 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 53,339 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 59,555 mi |
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))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 66,044 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2023 | FAIL | 72,745 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 72,745 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2024 | FAIL | 79,252 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 79,460 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2025 | FAIL | 87,201 mi |
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 87,201 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG13 BYC, 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.