BU05 HMG

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1991 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 April 2027 (303 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,642 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 24,642 miles. The vehicle's mileage has also been suspiciously low for several years, raising serious questions about its maintenance and true condition.

The vehicle recorded suspiciously low mileage of 158 miles between April 2025 and March 2026, followed by a significant drop to just 158 miles in the last year, indicating a severe anomaly.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Fuel System failure recorded on 2009-06-25, a critical safety issue.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyre tread depth below 1.6mm on 2009-06-25, indicating severe neglect.
  • Recurring Subframe corrosion: Noted in 3 separate tests (Mar 2023, Mar 2024, Mar 2026), a major structural concern.
  • Recurring Brake pad wear: Flagged as advisory in 7 separate tests (Mar 2019, Mar 2021, Mar 2022, Mar 2023, Mar 2024, Apr 2025, Mar 2026), indicating chronic neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects since the last MOT in March 2026.
  • Consistent annual mileage before 2025, suggesting regular use in the past.
  • No

Mileage history

Jun 2008: 24,642 mi FAILJun 2008: 24,642 mi PASSJun 2009: 33,935 mi FAILJun 2009: 33,935 mi PASSJun 2010: 42,089 mi PASSJun 2011: 50,928 mi PASSJan 2012: 57,377 mi PASSJan 2013: 63,314 mi PASSJan 2014: 70,553 mi PASSMay 2015: 81,339 mi PASSMay 2016: 90,597 mi PASSMay 2017: 99,080 mi FAILMay 2017: 99,275 mi PASSApr 2018: 107,040 mi FAILApr 2018: 107,040 mi PASSMar 2019: 110,683 mi PASSMar 2020: 120,613 mi FAILMar 2020: 120,615 mi PASSMar 2021: 126,063 mi PASSMar 2022: 133,121 mi PASSMar 2023: 139,881 mi FAILMar 2023: 139,908 mi PASSMar 2024: 143,632 mi FAILMar 2024: 143,632 mi PASSApr 2025: 145,634 mi PASSMar 2026: 145,792 mi PASS146k85k25kJun 2008Mar 2026

MOT test history — 19/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2008 FAIL 24,642 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Jun 2008 PASS 24,642 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 FAIL 33,935 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Jun 2009 PASS 33,935 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 42,089 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Jun 2011 PASS 50,928 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Front brake discs worn.
USER ENTERED Rear brake discs worn.
Jan 2012 PASS 57,377 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 63,314 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 PASS 70,553 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 81,339 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 90,597 mi None recorded
May 2017 FAIL 99,080 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
May 2017 PASS 99,275 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 FAIL 107,040 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAIL Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely and binding on rotation (3.7.C.2)
Apr 2018 PASS 107,040 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Mar 2019 PASS 110,683 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mar 2020 FAIL 120,613 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 120,615 mi
ADVISORY Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 126,063 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 133,121 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 FAIL 139,881 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front most bush torn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases dpf filter corroded & leaking about to snap off altogether (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower ball joint boots perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
ADVISORY Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY clutch not clearing
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler n/s front corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2023 PASS 139,908 mi
ADVISORY Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler n/s front corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 FAIL 143,632 mi
DANGEROUS Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper strut top mounting fouling upper inner wing strut tower
ADVISORY Service brake binding but not excessively both rears binding (1.2.1 (f))
Mar 2024 PASS 143,632 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper strut top mounting fouling upper inner wing strut tower
ADVISORY Service brake binding but not excessively both rears binding (1.2.1 (f))
Apr 2025 PASS 145,634 mi
ADVISORY Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed center belt (7.1.2 (b))
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2026 PASS 145,792 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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