2014 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- KIA
- Year
- 2014
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 6 July 2026 (22 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,285 mi
AI verdict AVOID 52/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2014 Kia has 11 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 28,285 miles. However, a pattern of brake and tyre issues, including a dangerous tyre defect, raises significant concerns about its maintenance history.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,010 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jul 2024): Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below 1.6mm (May 2019) — immediate safety concern.
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (May 2019) — indicates past neglect.
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (May 2019) — indicates past neglect.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-06, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age (7,010 mi/yr) suggests regular use.
- No recurring major failures in the last 3 years, indicating recent issues were addressed.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-designed and safe vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 28,285 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and cradle placed in centre console
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 35,139 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | FAIL | 41,498 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY offside front driving light inoperative
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 41,498 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 44,234 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 49,987 mi |
ADVISORY Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 56,457 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 61,290 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 71,264 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 71,264 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 80,761 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU14 FWF, 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.