BT55 EYD

2005 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
KIA
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1086 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
11 March 2027 (270 days away)
Last recorded mileage
5,142 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Kia has 28 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 5,142 miles. The very low mileage and a significant mileage anomaly further complicate its assessment.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant jump to 59,779 miles by Apr 2022, but subsequent annual usage has been extremely low, averaging only 3,120 miles per year, indicating potential unreported mileage or limited use.

Things to check

  • Extensive MOT failure history: 6 failures across 14 tests, with recurring issues in brakes, suspension, and emissions.
  • Recurring coil spring and suspension arm advisories across 8 tests, escalating to MAJOR failures.
  • Unusually high mileage jump to 59,779 miles by Apr 2022, followed by extremely low annual usage.
  • Multiple DANGEROUS defects recorded, including a major exhaust leak and damaged ABS rings.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until March 2027, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
  • Consistent mileage readings since first registration in 2005, no evidence of tampering.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Mar 2026).

Mileage history

Nov 2008: 5,142 mi PASSNov 2009: 7,360 mi PASSDec 2010: 10,301 mi PASSNov 2011: 13,124 mi PASSNov 2012: 15,816 mi FAILNov 2012: 15,816 mi PASSNov 2013: 18,248 mi PASSDec 2014: 23,628 mi PASSDec 2015: 29,292 mi FAILDec 2015: 29,292 mi PASSAug 2016: 32,715 mi FAILAug 2016: 32,715 mi PASSJul 2017: 34,857 mi FAILJul 2017: 34,892 mi PASSJul 2018: 40,588 mi PASSJul 2019: 45,593 mi FAILJul 2019: 45,594 mi PASSJul 2021: 49,584 mi FAILAug 2021: 49,588 mi FAILAug 2021: 49,588 mi PASSApr 2022: 59,779 mi PASSApr 2023: 60,556 mi FAILApr 2023: 60,556 mi PASSApr 2024: 61,530 mi FAILApr 2024: 61,530 mi PASSApr 2025: 64,658 mi FAILApr 2025: 64,731 mi PASSMar 2026: 66,172 mi PASS66k36k5kNov 2008Mar 2026

MOT test history — 18/28 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2008 PASS 5,142 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 7,360 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 PASS 10,301 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 13,124 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2012 FAIL 15,816 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nov 2012 PASS 15,816 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2013 PASS 18,248 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 PASS 23,628 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre starting to perish on outer side wall
Dec 2015 FAIL 29,292 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY both front tyres low on inner edges
ADVISORY nearside rear tyre deteriorating
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY front brake discs deteriorating
Dec 2015 PASS 29,292 mi
ADVISORY both front tyres low on inner edges
ADVISORY nearside rear tyre deteriorating
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY front brake discs deteriorating
Aug 2016 FAIL 32,715 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2016 PASS 32,715 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 34,857 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear corroded and slight leak (7.1.2)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Jul 2017 PASS 34,892 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear corroded and slight leak (7.1.2)
Jul 2018 PASS 40,588 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre start to crack
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY hand brake high
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jul 2019 FAIL 45,593 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off edge broken (0.1 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small weep of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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 and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring (1.6 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS Ring (1.6 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both in arch (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2019 PASS 45,594 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off edge broken (0.1 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small weep of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both in arch (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 FAIL 49,584 mi
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Aug 2021 FAIL 49,588 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PRS Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Aug 2021 PASS 49,588 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Apr 2022 PASS 59,779 mi None recorded
Apr 2023 FAIL 60,556 mi
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Apr 2023 PASS 60,556 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 FAIL 61,530 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Apr 2024 PASS 61,530 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2025 FAIL 64,658 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2025 PASS 64,731 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Mar 2026 PASS 66,172 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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