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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 25 August 2026 (71 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 6,038 mi
AI verdict AVOID 55/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 6,038 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the extremely low mileage combined with recurring tyre failures and a dangerous windscreen wiper defect present significant risks.
The vehicle shows only 6,038 miles in 14 years, a critical anomaly that is far below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year and raises serious odometer integrity concerns.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: Only 6,038 miles recorded in 14 years (Jul 2018–Aug 2025), indicating potential odometer fraud.
- Recurring dangerous tyre failures: Multiple DANGEROUS defects (Jul 2018, Jul 2022, Jul 2023) and a damaged anti-roll bar dust cover (Jul 2015).
- Major windscreen wiper failure: Major failure for ineffective wiper (Jul 2016) and a damaged front bumper (Jul 2023).
- Extremely low annual mileage: Average of 2,528 miles/year, suggesting long periods of inactivity or potential fraud.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until August 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring major mechanical failures (e.g., engine, gearbox) in the MOT history.
- Consistent retest passes after initial failures, showing issues were addressed.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 6,038 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED cut in o/s front outer tyre wall
|
| Jul 2016 | FAIL | 8,416 mi |
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 8,416 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 10,402 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 13,116 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 16,156 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 18,351 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 21,442 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | FAIL | 24,271 mi |
MAJOR Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 24,271 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 27,068 mi |
MAJOR Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 27,091 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 29,492 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 34,541 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN62 YBR, 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.