2016 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · GK66 AFA

The 2016 Kia Rio stands as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trajectory, confirmed by the most recent DVSA examination on 18 November 2025 at 29,272 miles, roughly eight months before the current date, which returned a pass with zero defects. Prior tests on 29 August 2024 at 22,662 miles, 25 August 2023 at 20,886 miles, 25 August 2022 at 18,661 miles and 25 August 2021 at 16,019 miles each recorded passes with no advisories. The vehicle exhibits no recurring mechanical or structural faults across the five-year record. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for a decade-old car. Between the August 2021 test and the August 2024 test the odometer advanced only 6,643 miles, averaging beneath 2,200 miles per year. The subsequent interval to November 2025 added 6,610 miles over roughly fifteen months, still modest against national averages. Such low accumulation implies either short urban journeys or extended periods off the road, and the clean test history suggests previous owners adhered to scheduled annual inspections without deferring critical upkeep. A purchaser should still commission a physical inspection of components prone to degradation from standing. The tester never flagged suspension bushes, coil springs or brake discs, yet infrequent movement can stiffen rubber mounts and promote surface corrosion on calipers. Examine underbody structural integrity and sill sections for rust bloom, as moisture trapped during idle storage may attack vulnerable seams. Verify the exhaust emissions system remains free of internal condensation rot. Tyres and wiper blades demand scrutiny despite absence of MOT failures. Rubber perishes with calendar age, and original 2016 tyres would exceed safe service life regardless of remaining tread. The owner clearly avoided skipped tests, but latent consumable wear from time rather than miles warrants replacement. This documentary profile indicates a low-stress vehicle with conscientious stewardship, though hands-on checks for standing-related defects remain essential before purchase.