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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1591 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 23 June 2026 (9 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 26,700 mi
AI verdict BUY 79/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 26,700 miles. While there are historical community-reported faults, the recent clean MOTs and low annual usage make it a viable purchase.
The vehicle shows consistent low annual usage, averaging 7,129 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 14-year history.
Things to check
- 2012-01-01: Registered with no MOT history for its first 3 years.
- 2015-07-06: First MOT advisory for 'Both front tyres worn on edges' at 26,700 miles.
- 2025-06-23: Latest MOT advisory for 'Engine oil level low' and 'Subframe corroded'.
Working in its favour
- 2017-06-16: Passed MOT with no advisories, showing good maintenance.
- 2025-06-23: Latest MOT passed with only minor advisories, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent low annual mileage (7,129 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- No recurring major failures or dangerous defects across its MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 26,700 mi |
USER ENTERED Both front tyres worn on edges.
|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 36,196 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 45,518 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2018 | FAIL | 56,417 mi |
PRS Offside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror Indicator Obscured By Tape (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 56,417 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2019 | FAIL | 63,465 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)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 63,467 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 71,488 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| May 2021 | PASS | 77,189 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | PASS | 82,475 mi |
ADVISORY under tray fitted ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| May 2023 | PASS | 87,903 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 92,454 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front daytime running light not working
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 96,079 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP12 EXE, 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.