BV13 KXY

2013 KIA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
KIA
Year
2013
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1120 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
3 March 2027 (262 days away)
Last recorded mileage
12,984 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 2013 Kia has 14 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 12,984 miles. The recent low mileage and recurring minor electrical issues warrant careful inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,921 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a recent 1-year period of very low usage (May 2024 to Mar 2025) is notable.

Things to check

  • Head gasket failure reported by previous owner — a major structural concern for a 2013 diesel.
  • Engine oil advisory from Oct 2018 and Feb 2026 suggests ongoing consumption issues.
  • Recurring position lamp and registration plate lamp advisories (2018, 2026) indicate persistent electrical gremlins.
  • Recent very low annual mileage (May 2024 to Mar 2025) after consistent use may indicate a change in driving or storage.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,921 miles/year, well below UK average, suggests light use.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating no immediate safety failures.

Mileage history

Feb 2016: 12,984 mi PASSOct 2016: 15,711 mi PASSOct 2017: 29,852 mi PASSOct 2018: 39,391 mi PASSOct 2019: 52,428 mi FAILOct 2019: 52,428 mi PASSOct 2020: 64,996 mi FAILOct 2020: 64,996 mi PASSOct 2021: 79,274 mi PASSOct 2022: 90,218 mi PASSOct 2023: 102,876 mi PASSMay 2024: 109,592 mi PASSMar 2025: 111,537 mi PASSFeb 2026: 117,416 mi PASS117k65k13kFeb 2016Feb 2026

MOT test history — 12/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2016 PASS 12,984 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 15,711 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 29,852 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oct 2018 PASS 39,391 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2019 FAIL 52,428 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oct 2019 PASS 52,428 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 FAIL 64,996 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oct 2020 PASS 64,996 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 79,274 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 PASS 90,218 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 PASS 102,876 mi None recorded
May 2024 PASS 109,592 mi None recorded
Mar 2025 PASS 111,537 mi None recorded
Feb 2026 PASS 117,416 mi
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV13 KXY, 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.