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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1582 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 6 January 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 30,181 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 71/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 30,181 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age also warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 5,084 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 1,701 miles in 2023).
Things to check
- Dec 2024 MOT advisory: Subframe corroded (5.3.3(b)(i)) — a serious structural concern.
- Dec 2024 MOT advisory: Rear Suspension arm corroded (5.3.3(b)(i)) — indicates widespread corrosion.
- Dec 2024 MOT advisory: Coil spring mounting corroded (5.3.3(b)(i)) — multiple suspension points affected.
- Jan 2019 MOT advisory: Front Sub-frame corroded (5.3.3(b)(i)) — early sign of structural decay.
Working in its favour
- No MOT failures recorded across 7 tests, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes, suggesting genuine low use.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-designed and safe vehicle.
- No dangerous defects or major failures recorded in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | FAIL | 30,181 mi |
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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| Mar 2015 | PASS | 30,181 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 35,590 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 41,628 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 46,572 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 51,973 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 56,459 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 58,513 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 60,972 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 62,899 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 64,600 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 65,851 mi |
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK12 DNX, 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.