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
- PETROL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 998 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
- 23,448 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 23,448 miles. While these were addressed, the repeated nature of these issues suggests a potential underlying problem.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 6,414 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, though annual usage varied significantly in early years.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2020-09-30 (test 60,287 mi) — immediate safety concern.
- Recurring brake disc advisories (2021-09-30, 2024-08-26) and engine oil advisories (2021-09-30, 2024-08-26) indicate systemic neglect.
- Windscreen wiper failure (2023-10-25) and exhaust advisory (2025-08-26) show recent maintenance lapses.
- The 2012 Kia Ceed has a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, not a turbocharged T-GDI as stated in reference data.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-26, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age, averaging 6,414 miles/year.
- No major structural corrosion or suspension failures recorded.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates strong safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 23,448 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 30,982 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 40,661 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 50,822 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 58,271 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 60,287 mi |
MAJOR Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 60,287 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 62,097 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3mm's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 65,658 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 75,310 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) MINOR Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated & split (3.4 (b) (i)) PRS Headlamp aim too low both very low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 75,310 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 82,473 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 87,532 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY exhaust pipe corroded
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ62 CWP, 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.