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
- 15 December 2026 (184 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 9,913 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 9,913 miles. While mileage is low, the vehicle's history suggests a need for thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows very low annual mileage, averaging only 4,926 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage between 2019 and 2021 (e.g., +9,789 miles in 2019, then only +1,933 miles in 2021).
Things to check
- Recurring tyre failures/advisories across 7 tests (Feb 2019, Jan 2020, Jan 2021, Feb 2022, Feb 2023, Feb 2024, Feb 2025).
- Recurring brake failures/advisories across 4 tests (Feb 2019, Jan 2021, Feb 2022, Feb 2023).
- Recurring registration plate lamp failures/advisories across 2 tests (Feb 2017, Feb 2018).
- Recurring anti-roll bar link failures/advisories across 2 tests (Feb 2019, Feb 2022).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-15, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No mileage anomalies or fraud detected in the MOT history.
- Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures, showing responsive ownership.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 9,913 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 12,417 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 16,776 mi |
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
| Feb 2018 | FAIL | 25,729 mi |
FAIL Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 25,781 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 36,008 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14t (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 45,797 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 47,730 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14h (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 47,733 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 50,653 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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| Feb 2022 | PASS | 50,654 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 53,691 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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| Feb 2023 | PASS | 53,692 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 57,414 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | FAIL | 63,385 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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| Feb 2025 | PASS | 63,385 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 68,805 mi |
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front tyres wearing low
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