BU59 YPA

2009 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
KIA
Year
2009
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1975 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 January 2027 (229 days away)
Last recorded mileage
29,612 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 2009 Kia has 21 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 29,612 miles. The car's history of multiple failures and advisories, particularly in the early years, suggests a higher maintenance burden.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage with 29,612 miles over 17 years, averaging 6,499 miles/year, which is below the UK average of 8,000 miles/year.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect recorded on 2023-01-29 for 'Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating'.
  • Recurring suspension advisories (ball joint, wishbone bushes) across multiple tests, indicating ongoing wear.
  • Recurring brake system advisories (pads, discs, imbalance) across multiple tests, suggesting chronic maintenance needs.
  • Multiple failures in early years (2013, 2014, 2019, 2021, 2023) for suspension and brakes, showing a pattern of neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-01-29, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent, normal mileage for its age, averaging 6,499 miles/year, indicating light use.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the 2023-01-29 retest pass.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Aug 2012: 29,612 mi PASSAug 2013: 38,723 mi FAILAug 2013: 38,273 mi PASSApr 2014: 43,063 mi FAILMay 2014: 43,065 mi PASSMay 2015: 44,615 mi PASSMay 2016: 49,685 mi PASSApr 2017: 54,611 mi FAILApr 2017: 54,611 mi PASSApr 2018: 62,371 mi PASSOct 2018: 66,904 mi PASSNov 2019: 70,311 mi PASSNov 2020: 74,337 mi PASSNov 2021: 86,826 mi FAILNov 2021: 86,833 mi PASSJan 2022: 89,400 mi PASSJan 2023: 93,968 mi FAILJan 2023: 93,968 mi PASSJan 2024: 97,934 mi PASSJan 2025: 104,217 mi PASSJan 2026: 111,073 mi PASS111k70k30kAug 2012Jan 2026

MOT test history — 16/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2012 PASS 29,612 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 FAIL 38,723 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Aug 2013 PASS 38,273 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 FAIL 43,063 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED o/s and n/s front lower wishbone bushes split
May 2014 PASS 43,065 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 44,615 mi
USER ENTERED Rear brake pads worn.
May 2016 PASS 49,685 mi
ADVISORY Offside & nearside rear tyres worn.
Apr 2017 FAIL 54,611 mi
FAIL Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers smearing badly (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
ADVISORY brake pedal rubber worn on edge
Apr 2017 PASS 54,611 mi
ADVISORY brake pedal rubber worn on edge
Apr 2018 PASS 62,371 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 66,904 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 PASS 70,311 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2020 PASS 74,337 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2021 FAIL 86,826 mi
ADVISORY engine and under body covers
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
Nov 2021 PASS 86,833 mi
ADVISORY engine and under body covers
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2022 PASS 89,400 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 FAIL 93,968 mi
MAJOR Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & pitted on both inner & outer friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Jan 2023 PASS 93,968 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 PASS 97,934 mi
ADVISORY slight surface corrosion undebody
Jan 2025 PASS 104,217 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2026 PASS 111,073 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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