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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1685 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 30 January 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 45,939 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 73/100
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 11 MOT tests on record with a 91% pass rate and 45,939 miles. The recurring tyre advisories and a recent suspension advisory warrant careful inspection.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,228 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though the 2024 failure suggests a recent check.
Things to check
- Jan 2024 MOT failure with no defect details — critical for a 2013 diesel.
- Jan 2025 MOT advisory for suspension arm wear is a recent concern for a 13-year-old car.
- Community-reported high-risk faults for the 1.5L T-GDI engine (head gasket, oil consumption) are a major concern for a 2013 diesel.
Working in its favour
- Strong MOT pass record with 7 of 8 tests passing, showing general roadworthiness.
- No dangerous defects recorded across all MOT tests, ensuring immediate safety.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 11,228 miles/year, indicating regular use.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 45,939 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 53,967 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 60,933 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 68,229 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 79,743 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 87,564 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 97,718 mi |
ADVISORY engine cover undertrays fitted ADVISORY Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 107,012 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 125,998 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 125,998 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Jan 2025 | PASS | 135,756 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Blade bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Compliance arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ62 CVS, 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.