BU05 PUH
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)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 9 December 2017
- Last recorded mileage
- 42,581 mi
AI verdict AVOID 48/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 42,581 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2017-12-09, which is a major red flag for a 21-year-old car.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,982 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes observed across 15 MOT tests.
Things to check
- MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2017-12-09, indicating no current MOT.
- Six major failures across brakes, tyres, lights, and windscreen from 2008-2016.
- Eight recurring suspension advisories across 4 separate tests from 2008-2016.
- Four major tyre failures and three related advisories from 2009-2016.
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,982 miles/year, aligning with UK norms.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
- The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars is a positive for safety.
- The vehicle has a consistent service history, with all failures promptly rectified.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | FAIL | 42,581 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) FAIL Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 42,917 mi |
ADVISORY Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
|
| Sep 2009 | FAIL | 56,227 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
|
| Sep 2009 | PASS | 56,227 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2010 | FAIL | 66,355 mi |
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
|
| Sep 2010 | PASS | 66,355 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2011 | FAIL | 73,517 mi |
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) FAIL Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) FAIL Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 73,518 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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| Jul 2012 | PASS | 80,097 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2013 | FAIL | 84,821 mi |
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 84,821 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Jul 2014 | PASS | 92,041 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 103,628 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Whell arch (6.1.B.2)
|
| Dec 2016 | FAIL | 107,320 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) ADVISORY Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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| Dec 2016 | PASS | 107,320 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) ADVISORY Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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