BJ61 RCV

2011 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
KIA
Year
2011
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
26 August 2026 (73 days away)
Last recorded mileage
27,663 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2011 Kia has 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 27,663 miles. While it has a valid MOT until 2026, the underlying issues and inconsistent mileage make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows a suspiciously low mileage of 22 miles/year before Aug 2018, followed by a significant increase to normal usage, indicating a major data anomaly.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres worn close to legal limit (Aug 2023) — a clear safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Rear tyres cracking (Oct 2016) — a clear safety risk.
  • Recurring major failures: Brakes (Aug 2017, 2025) — persistent system weakness.
  • Recurring major failures: Suspension (Nov 2017, Aug 2025) — persistent system weakness.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-26, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage post-2018, averaging 8,538 miles/year.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the last pass in Aug 2025.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety.

Mileage history

Oct 2014: 27,663 mi PASSOct 2015: 38,811 mi PASSOct 2016: 51,355 mi PASSNov 2017: 68,345 mi FAILNov 2017: 68,345 mi PASSAug 2018: 68,361 mi PASSAug 2019: 74,410 mi PASSAug 2020: 80,345 mi FAILAug 2020: 80,321 mi PASSAug 2021: 87,227 mi FAILAug 2021: 87,229 mi PASSAug 2022: 96,841 mi PASSAug 2023: 106,344 mi PASSAug 2024: 116,186 mi FAILAug 2024: 116,191 mi PASSAug 2025: 125,205 mi FAILAug 2025: 125,205 mi PASS125k76k28kOct 2014Aug 2025

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2014 PASS 27,663 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 38,811 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 51,355 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear tyres cracking
Nov 2017 FAIL 68,345 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre cracking
Nov 2017 PASS 68,345 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre cracking
Aug 2018 PASS 68,361 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 PASS 74,410 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 FAIL 80,345 mi
MAJOR Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Aug 2020 PASS 80,321 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Aug 2021 FAIL 87,227 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Aug 2021 PASS 87,229 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Aug 2022 PASS 96,841 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake slightly imbalanced. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush just starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 106,344 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2024 FAIL 116,186 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Short Link Rod Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Forward Short Link Rod Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arms Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Rear Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Tread
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Aug 2024 PASS 116,191 mi
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arms Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Tread
ADVISORY Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Fronts (4.4.3 (a))
Aug 2025 FAIL 125,205 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Aug 2025 PASS 125,205 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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