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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1685 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 26 May 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,393 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 69/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 24,393 miles. However, a significant pattern of brake system failures and advisories, including a headlamp aim issue, warrants careful investigation.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage, averaging 9,352 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent clean MOT pass in May 2025.
Things to check
- Apr 2024: Both front and rear brake pads were noted as 'wearing thin' (advisory), indicating imminent replacement.
- Apr 2024: Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (advisory) and Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (advisory) were recorded on the same test.
- Apr 2019: Parking brake efficiency was below requirements, a serious safety concern.
- Apr 2019: Headlamp aim was too high on both sides, a common but significant safety issue.
Working in its favour
- May 2025: The most recent MOT pass is clean, with no failures or advisories recorded.
- Consistent mileage: The vehicle's annual mileage has been consistent, averaging 9,352 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No recurring major failures: While there were significant brake issues, the same system has not failed repeatedly in the last 3 years.
- Recent clean MOT: The May 2025 MOT pass is a strong positive, indicating the vehicle is currently roadworthy.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 24,393 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | FAIL | 39,811 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) PRS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) PRS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) PRS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) PRS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 39,811 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 55,483 mi |
PRS Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 55,483 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 68,755 mi |
ADVISORY front brake pads getting low and slight lip on brake disc
|
| May 2021 | PASS | 74,995 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | FAIL | 83,846 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 83,846 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 91,671 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | FAIL | 99,373 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 99,373 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 106,306 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU14 FXV, 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.