BK61 DWA

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1591 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
24 September 2026 (102 days away)
Last recorded mileage
20,493 mi

AI verdict AVOID 41/100

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 20,493 miles. The mileage trajectory is suspicious, with a significant drop in annual usage after 2019.

The vehicle shows a significant drop in annual usage from 2019 onwards, with only 3,598 miles recorded between Sep 2018 and Jan 2020, and 2,140 miles between Oct 2021 and Dec 2022.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2019-10-01, followed by a major failure on 2023-11-27.
  • DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2023-11-27, with recurring advisories across multiple tests.
  • Recurring major suspension failures and advisories, including a 2023-11-27 failure.
  • Suspicious mileage drop from 2019 onwards, with only 3,598 miles recorded between Sep 2018 and Jan 2020.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-24, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage before 2019, averaging 8,000 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided data.

Mileage history

Sep 2014: 20,493 mi PASSSep 2014: 20,493 mi FAILSep 2015: 24,518 mi PASSOct 2016: 28,466 mi PASSOct 2017: 32,585 mi PASSSep 2018: 43,041 mi FAILSep 2018: 43,041 mi PASSOct 2019: 56,761 mi PASSJan 2020: 60,359 mi PASSOct 2021: 78,961 mi FAILOct 2021: 78,963 mi PASSDec 2022: 88,470 mi PASSNov 2023: 95,935 mi FAILDec 2023: 96,075 mi PASSNov 2024: 105,997 mi PASSSep 2025: 113,825 mi FAILSep 2025: 113,844 mi PASS114k67k20kSep 2014Sep 2025

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2014 PASS 20,493 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 FAIL 20,493 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Sep 2015 PASS 24,518 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 28,466 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 32,585 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 FAIL 43,041 mi
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Sep 2018 PASS 43,041 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 56,761 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 PASS 60,359 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2021 FAIL 78,961 mi
DANGEROUS Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2021 PASS 78,963 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Dec 2022 PASS 88,470 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nov 2023 FAIL 95,935 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Dec 2023 PASS 96,075 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nov 2024 PASS 105,997 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Sep 2025 FAIL 113,825 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2025 PASS 113,844 mi None recorded

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