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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 15 September 2026 (93 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,301 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 59/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 24,301 miles.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 6,696 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and the recent annual usage is normal.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Wheel bearing play (Oct 2018) — critical safety failure.
- Recurring suspension failures: Coil spring fractured (Oct 2018) and track rod end ball joint play (Jun 2021).
- Recurring steering failures: Track rod end ball joint dust cover (Jun 2021) and excessive play (Jun 2021).
- Recurring tyre advisories: Nearside Front and Rear Tyres worn close to legal limit (Sep 2024, Sep 2025).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-15, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal mileage for a 2013 vehicle (6,696 mi/yr).
- No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT tests.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2013 model is excellent.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | FAIL | 24,301 mi |
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 24,301 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 28,495 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | FAIL | 31,669 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 31,669 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | FAIL | 41,972 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s DANGEROUS Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 41,973 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s
|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 47,658 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 52,417 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2021 | FAIL | 58,690 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY both front tyres wearing on edges 235/55/18
|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 58,738 mi |
ADVISORY both front tyres wearing on edges 235/55/18
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 59,010 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 63,166 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 70,650 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 78,954 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) 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))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 85,150 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL62 DKO, 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.