2014 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- KIA
- Year
- 2014
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1685 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 12 October 2026 (120 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 33,495 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 62/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2014 Kia has 13 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 33,495 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated issues with headlamps and the internal headlight adjuster suggest a history of electrical or sensor problems.
The vehicle exhibits normal usage with 11,688 miles/year, averaging 8,000 annually, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 33,495 miles recorded by Oct 2025.
Things to check
- Recurring brake failures and advisories across multiple tests (Aug 2018, Jul 2020, Aug 2022).
- Persistent tyre wear advisories and failures (Aug 2018, Jul 2020, Aug 2022).
- Parking brake system repeatedly failed (Aug 2018, Jul 2020, Aug 2019, Aug 2019).
- Headlamp electrical issues flagged in 3 separate MOTs (Aug 2018, Aug 2019, Jul 2020).
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Valid MOT until October 2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,688 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 33,495 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | FAIL | 51,953 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
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| Aug 2018 | PASS | 51,953 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
|
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 64,772 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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 Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
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| Aug 2019 | PASS | 64,772 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Jul 2020 | FAIL | 77,077 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing thin
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 77,775 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 94,583 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 111,457 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 111,457 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 119,752 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 129,496 mi |
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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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| Oct 2025 | PASS | 137,570 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY slight play in steering ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unevenly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear backing plate corroded ADVISORY brake pedal rubber worn ADVISORY Nearside mirror glass not secured correctly
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ14 JTV, 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.