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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 December 2026 (186 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 33,238 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 2013 Kia has 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 33,238 miles.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,390 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2024-01-31 (Jan 2024 FAIL) — immediate safety concern.
- Recurring brake disc advisories across 4 tests (May 2019, Dec 2024) — consistent wear pattern.
- Recurring brake pad advisories across 2 tests (May 2019) — indicates ongoing brake maintenance needs.
- Major steering failure on 2024-01-31 (Jan 2024 FAIL) — significant safety system fault.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-17 — no immediate retest required.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (8,390 mi/yr) — no fraud indicators.
- Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating (2017) — excellent structural integrity.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | PASS | 33,238 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | PASS | 41,475 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | PASS | 49,693 mi |
ADVISORY rear washer in op ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 59,744 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 61,843 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 71,718 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 81,060 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 90,798 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 90,798 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2024 | FAIL | 100,934 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) 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))
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 100,934 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))
|
| Dec 2025 | FAIL | 108,435 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 108,435 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG63 JLU, 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.