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
- 12 September 2026 (90 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 80,048 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 60/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 80,048 miles. The car's history shows a pattern of maintenance issues, particularly with the engine oil and steering components.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Sep 2024 (560 mi/yr equivalent), followed by normal usage, indicating a potential period of inactivity or incorrect recording.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Sep 2024 (560 mi/yr equivalent).
- Recurring Brake Issues: Four advisories for brake disc wear and pads (Aug 2018, Sep 2020, Sep 2022, Sep 2023).
- Recurring Suspension Issues: Four advisories for suspension arm play and engine oil leaks (Aug 2018, Sep 2020, Sep 2022, Sep 2023).
- Recurring Tyre Issues: Three advisories for tyre wear (Sep 2021, Sep 2024, Sep 2025).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-12, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in MOT history.
- Consistent annual mileage since 2018, averaging 7,397 miles/year.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates good safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 80,048 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 83,002 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 85,940 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 89,977 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 92,887 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 94,747 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 94,747 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 96,222 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 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 98,171 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 99,680 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 100,236 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front DRL inoperative ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge/ 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 100,236 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 101,172 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV62 PYF, 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.