BJ12 EBL

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
SILVER
Engine
2199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
5 April 2027 (295 days away)
Last recorded mileage
30,501 mi

AI verdict AVOID 46/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 30,501 miles. While mileage is consistent, the persistent structural and safety issues make this a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,659 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the recurring tyre advisories and suspension issues are a major concern.

Things to check

  • Recurring Tyre advisories across 6 tests (Mar 2019, Mar 2020, Mar 2021, Mar 2022, Mar 2023, Mar 2024) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Six major failures (windscreen, lights, brakes, suspension) over 14 tests (Mar 2020, Mar 2021, Mar 2022, Mar 2023, Mar 2024, Mar 2025) show systemic issues.
  • Community-reported 'head gasket' fault is a high-risk, expensive repair for a 2012 diesel engine.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating is contradicted by the vehicle's actual MOT history, which shows repeated failures and advisories.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,659 miles/year, well below UK average of 8,000.
  • Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating it currently meets basic safety standards.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating suggests a strong safety foundation for its generation.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 30,501 mi PASSMar 2016: 38,922 mi PASSMar 2017: 47,288 mi PASSMar 2018: 55,733 mi PASSMar 2019: 67,005 mi PASSMar 2020: 77,050 mi FAILMar 2020: 77,050 mi PASSMar 2021: 82,307 mi FAILApr 2021: 82,308 mi PASSMar 2022: 87,494 mi FAILMar 2022: 87,494 mi PASSMar 2023: 92,563 mi FAILMar 2023: 92,563 mi PASSMar 2024: 98,275 mi FAILMar 2024: 98,275 mi PASSMar 2025: 103,850 mi FAILMar 2025: 103,850 mi PASSApr 2026: 109,231 mi PASS109k70k31kMar 2015Apr 2026

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 30,501 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2016 PASS 38,922 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 47,288 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 55,733 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 67,005 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2020 FAIL 77,050 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2020 PASS 77,050 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))
Mar 2021 FAIL 82,307 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MAJOR Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Unable to check rear seat belts
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Apr 2021 PASS 82,308 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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Unable to check rear seat belts
Mar 2022 FAIL 87,494 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 87,494 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 FAIL 92,563 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY parking brake only just met the minimum requirements
Mar 2023 PASS 92,563 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY parking brake only just met the minimum requirements
Mar 2024 FAIL 98,275 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 98,275 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2025 FAIL 103,850 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 103,850 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2026 PASS 109,231 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake travel high

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ12 EBL, 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.