2011 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · DK11 AAU

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 7 August 2025 at 35,599 miles, yet the same day's initial test failed on a non-working offside stop lamp, excessive play in the nearside track rod end ball joint, and a severely deteriorated nearside front inner CV boot. The owner rectified the lamp and steering fault but the boot remained flagged as an advisory. The maintenance trend is worsening: a minor CV boot leak noted in August 2024 became severe within twelve months, and steering play recurred after a prior 2024 failure. Recorded mileage shows 33,453 miles in August 2023, 34,472 miles on 1 August 2024, 34,484 miles five days later, and 35,599 miles by August 2025. That is roughly 2,150 miles per year against a 15-year-old chassis, confirming very light use with long standing periods likely. The tight cluster of 2024 readings suggests the car sat unused between tests then covered a short burst before its retest. A buyer should physically inspect the nearside front inner constant velocity joint for grease loss and torn rubber, as the boot has degraded from slight leak to severe in under a year. The track rod end ball joint on the nearside requires confirmation that the August 2025 replacement cured the excessive play, and the offside braking caliper that grabbed and caused axle imbalance in 2024 must be checked for sticky slide pins or warped discs. Previous owners skipped basic lamp checks, failing twice on position and stop lamps, and delayed steering and drivetrain repairs until forced by the tester. The clean 2023 sheet offers little comfort given the faults surfacing in 2024 and 2025. Expect corroded suspension bushes and tired flexible components from low-mileage stagnation rather than high-wear fatigue.