2012 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · SO12 AAY

The Kia Rio presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 16 May 2025 at 115,770 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle cleared the 16 May 2024 examination at 102,687 miles and the 16 May 2023 check at 88,410 miles, both with clean sheets. The only anomalies are two same-day fail entries on 15 May 2023 at 88,408 miles and 16 May 2025 at 115,769 miles, each showing no mechanical defects; these appear administrative rather than mechanical, immediately rectified by a subsequent pass. Overall, the test history shows no worsening faults and no advisories across the recorded period. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical use for a 14-year-old car. From the 16 May 2023 test at 88,410 miles to the 16 May 2024 test at 102,687 miles the odometer advanced 14,277 miles, a slightly elevated but unremarkable annual figure. The following year to 16 May 2025 added 13,083 miles, bringing the lifetime average to roughly 8,269 miles per annum. The supplied records cover only the three most recent annual tests, leaving earlier history absent; nonetheless, the consistent May testing cadence indicates the prior keeper maintained statutory checks without lapse. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-related components that MOT summaries may omit. At 115,770 miles the suspension bushes, coil springs and damper mounts warrant close visual scrutiny for fatigue or corrosion. Brake discs and calipers should be measured for wear and any binding, while the exhaust system and underbody structural integrity require inspection for rust given the vehicle's 2012 manufacture. The absence of recorded advisories does not preclude consumable deterioration such as tyre tread or wiper blades, which the tester may have judged within limits. The clean defect record and prompt resolution of the anomalous fails imply the previous owner attended to statutory compliance, though the same-day failures hint at occasional administrative oversight rather than neglected mechanical care. Prospective purchasers should verify service documentation and conduct a thorough road test to confirm clutch, gearbox and steering feel, as these areas fall outside MOT scope.