2021 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- KIA
- Year
- 2021
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1591 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 5 December 2026 (174 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,789 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 60/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2021 Kia has 4 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 14,789 miles. The car's below-average usage and a known head gasket issue in the Kia Forte model add to the overall risk profile.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,360 miles per year, which is below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- Recurring electrical failures: Major stop lamp and rear position lamp issues on 2024-12-05 and 2024-12-06.
- Brake pad wear advisory: Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2025-12-03, indicating imminent replacement.
- Tyre damage advisory: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking on 2025-12-03, suggesting a need for replacement.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-05, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent low mileage: 5,360 miles/year, suggesting light use and potential for longevity.
- No recurring major failures: Single electrical failure was immediately rectified.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 3/4 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 14,789 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2024 | FAIL | 21,621 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
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| Dec 2024 | PASS | 21,621 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 26,389 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT70 OXH, 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.