KIA RIO2016 · 1.4L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a recent decline in proactive care. While the car passed its last test in February 2024 at 69,445 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior that revealed multiple neglected components. The trend shows a shift from clean records between 2021 and 2023 to a period of reactive maintenance where essential items were only addressed once they reached the point of failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between February 2021 at 54,348 miles and February 2024 at 69,445 miles, the car covered roughly 15,000 miles. This low annual mileage suggests the engine has not been under high stress, but the defects recorded in 2024 imply that the vehicle may have sat for long periods or been ignored by the owner, leading to degradation of rubber components and brake hardware. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The February 2024 test flagged worn front suspension arm bushes and pitted rear brake discs, alongside a critical failure of offside front brake pads. You should verify that these suspension components were actually replaced with quality parts and check for any play or uneven wear on the tyres. The tyre pressure monitoring system was also reported as inoperative during that test, which must be confirmed to ensure it now meets safety standards. Given that it has been two years since the last recorded MOT in February 2024, the vehicle is now overdue for a test. The previous history of worn tyres and thin brake pads suggests the previous owner only replaced consumables when necessary. A physical inspection of the current tyre tread depths and the condition of the brake discs is essential to determine if the pattern of neglect has returned since the last recorded entry.