2015 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · AL05 AAA

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of passes following a minor failure. The most recent test in September 2025 at 42,608 miles resulted in a pass with a single defect regarding a slightly distorted nearside front road wheel. This follows two clean records in 2024 and 2023, indicating that the primary mechanical and structural components have remained within tolerance parameters over the last several years of operation. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,800 miles per year. The data shows a significant gap in usage between June 2019 and January 2020, where the car covered only 1,400 miles in seven months. Since then, usage has increased slightly, covering roughly 7,000 miles over the last five years. While low mileage often suggests minimal wear on the engine and drivetrain, the inherent risk of rubber-based components degrading or brakes developing corrosion due to periods of inactivity remains a factor. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front-end geometry, as the January 2022 failure identified play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint. Although this was rectified for the subsequent pass, a thorough check of ball joints and suspension bushes is necessary to ensure no new play has developed. The nearside front wheel noted in 2025 should also be examined for vibrations at higher speeds, as rim distortion can indicate impact damage or improper alignment. Given the previous mention of uneven tyre wear in 2022, verifying the current alignment and tyre condition patterns is essential to prevent premature consumable wear.