BV12 BFL

2012 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
KIA
Year
2012
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
20 February 2027 (251 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,036 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 54/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2012 Kia has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 24,036 miles. While many issues were addressed, the sheer volume of recurring advisories and the owner's reported head gasket issues present significant long-term risks.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,959 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage over 14 years.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in suspension (2 coil springs) and brakes (1 failure, 7 advisories) across multiple tests.
  • Persistent tyre wear advisories (14 occurrences) and steering rack advisories (3 occurrences) across 8 separate tests.
  • High mileage (112,066 mi) for a 2012 model, suggesting heavy use and accelerated wear.
  • Multiple electrical minor defects (3 occurrences) noted in the MOT history.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-02-20, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage (7,959 mi/yr) for its age, suggesting regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • Most recent MOT (Jan 2026) passed after addressing a failure, indicating current roadworthiness.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 24,036 mi PASSMar 2016: 33,886 mi PASSMar 2017: 41,480 mi FAILMar 2017: 41,540 mi PASSMar 2018: 48,490 mi PASSMar 2019: 54,857 mi PASSMar 2020: 59,347 mi PASSMar 2021: 65,072 mi FAILMar 2021: 65,072 mi PASSMar 2022: 72,378 mi PASSMar 2023: 82,505 mi PASSFeb 2024: 91,540 mi FAILMar 2024: 91,829 mi PASSFeb 2025: 100,816 mi PASSJan 2026: 112,010 mi FAILJan 2026: 112,066 mi PASS112k68k24kMar 2015Jan 2026

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 24,036 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Mar 2016 PASS 33,886 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 FAIL 41,480 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Mar 2017 PASS 41,540 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 48,490 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 54,857 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of Tyre wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2020 PASS 59,347 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 FAIL 65,072 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 65,072 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 72,378 mi
ADVISORY both number plate lamps incorrect colour and not illuminating number plate
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2023 PASS 82,505 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY both no plate lamps incorrect colour
Feb 2024 FAIL 91,540 mi
ADVISORY Registering bulbs incorrect colour
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2024 PASS 91,829 mi
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))
Feb 2025 PASS 100,816 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2026 FAIL 112,010 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY steering rack has slight play
Jan 2026 PASS 112,066 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY steering rack has slight play

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