BT71 FAJ

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
HYBRID ELECTRIC
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1580 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
6 November 2026 (144 days away)
Last recorded mileage
40,760 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 68/100

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 3 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 40,760 miles. More critically, the Nov 2025 MOT shows both rear brake discs are worn, a recurring issue from the previous year.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 11,004 miles/year, averaging 8,000 annually, and no suspicious drops or spikes in the 53,395 miles recorded by Nov 2025.

Things to check

  • 2024-11-29 FAILED MOT due to Nearside Front Side repeater not working (MAJOR).
  • 2025-11-07 ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored (worn).
  • 2025-11-07 ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored (worn).
  • 2024-11-29 ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-11-06, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no anomalies or fraud indicators.
  • No recurring major failures on safety-critical systems (brakes, suspension).
  • First MOT failure was promptly rectified and passed on 2024-12-10.

Mileage history

Nov 2024: 40,760 mi FAILDec 2024: 40,768 mi PASSNov 2025: 53,395 mi PASS53k47k41kNov 2024Nov 2025

MOT test history — 2/3 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2024 FAIL 40,760 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY covers fitted obstructing view
Dec 2024 PASS 40,768 mi None recorded
Nov 2025 PASS 53,395 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT71 FAJ, 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.