2018 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- KIA
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BROWN
- Engine
- 1591 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 23 April 2027 (313 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,423 mi
AI verdict BUY 82/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Kia has 7 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 21,423 miles. While there were past tyre issues and minor advisories, these were promptly addressed, indicating a well-maintained vehicle.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,083 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements (Mar 2023 failure) — immediately rectified.
- Engine oil leak advisory noted (Mar 2023) — monitor for recurrence.
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (Mar 2023) — minor but indicates wear.
Working in its favour
- 6 of 7 MOT tests passed with no dangerous defects, showing good maintenance.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (7,083 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- Recent MOT pass (Apr 2026) with valid MOT until April 2027.
- No recurring major failures or structural issues identified in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 21,423 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 28,042 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily split/cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2023 | FAIL | 35,645 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around gearbox bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 35,645 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around gearbox bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 44,153 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 52,055 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) 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))
|
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 58,766 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 handbrake travel ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshaped ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre slightly misshaped
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK18 HUU, 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.