2004 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- KIA
- Year
- 2004
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 20 September 2024
- Last recorded mileage
- 7,974 mi
AI verdict AVOID 22/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Kia has 24 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 7,974 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with a SORN tax status, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.
The mileage trajectory shows a critical decrease of 431 miles between Sep 2022 (43,200 mi) and Sep 2023 (42,769 mi), indicating a possible odometer tampering or severe data anomaly.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Sep 2022 (43,200 mi) and Sep 2023 (42,769 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
- Mileage decreased 431 miles between Sep 2022 (43,200 mi) and Sep 2023 (42,769 mi).
- Dangerous tyre defect recorded on Sep 2018 MOT test.
- Recurring major failures in suspension (Sep 2023), brakes (Sep 2020), and lights (Sep 2019).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
- Consistent annual mileage for the first 15 years (2018-2022) suggests regular use.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
- No recent MOT failures or advisories since Sep 2023.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 17/24 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | PASS | 7,974 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2008 | FAIL | 10,789 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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| Sep 2008 | PASS | 10,789 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2009 | FAIL | 13,527 mi |
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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| Sep 2009 | PASS | 13,527 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2010 | FAIL | 16,438 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) USER ENTERED oil light flickers on and of in dash display
|
| Sep 2010 | PASS | 16,438 mi |
USER ENTERED oil light flickers on and of in dash display
|
| Sep 2011 | FAIL | 19,584 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b) ADVISORY Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b) USER ENTERED slight oil leak / suspect from oil switch
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| Sep 2011 | PASS | 19,593 mi |
ADVISORY Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b) ADVISORY Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b) USER ENTERED slight oil leak / suspect from oil switch
|
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 22,792 mi |
USER ENTERED nearside front outter tyre wall wearing
|
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 25,720 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 28,858 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 31,980 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 35,018 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 38,616 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | FAIL | 39,935 mi |
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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| Sep 2018 | PASS | 39,935 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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| Sep 2019 | FAIL | 40,916 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Corrosion on rear suspension components ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
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| Sep 2019 | PASS | 40,916 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Corrosion on rear suspension components ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Sep 2020 | PASS | 41,440 mi |
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))
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| Sep 2021 | PASS | 41,896 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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| Sep 2022 | PASS | 43,200 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Sep 2023 | FAIL | 42,769 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Sep 2023 | PASS | 42,771 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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