2014 KIA RIO VR7 1.2L Petrol · GXZ 8040

The 2014 Kia Rio VR7 presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 17 June 2025 at 150,786 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the four prior tests between 2019 and 2024 also returned passes with no advisories or faults. The maintenance record shows no worsening mechanical condition and no recurring defects across a six-year span. Mileage stands at 150,786 on a twelve-year-old car, averaging roughly 12,566 miles per year, which is high for the model age and points to sustained daily use rather than light running. The records show a clear gap: no MOT exists between 31 October 2019 at 85,248 miles and 29 April 2022 at 117,791 miles, a 32,543-mile interval with no verified test data. From 2022 onward the accumulation is steady, with about 11,500 to 12,500 miles added annually through to the 2025 test. The absence of any flagged advisories means the DVSA testers raised no concerns on brake discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion at the recorded intervals. A clean sheet across five tests suggests previous owners kept basic statutory upkeep current. Buyers should still commission an independent inspection of the underbody for hidden corrosion and check the real condition of tyres, wiper blades, and brake calipers, as consumable wear falls outside MOT failure thresholds until critical. Given the high total mileage and the 2019 to 2022 gap, in-person checks of drivetrain noise, clutch operation, and steering joint play are warranted despite the unbroken pass record since 2022. The vehicle's paper history supports roadworthiness, but the odometer figure demands scrutiny of fatigue-prone components not captured by MOT outcomes.