2009 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · AP59 AEV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a consistent history of annual passes. The most recent inspection on 19 December 2025 at 116,610 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure occurred on 16 December 2024, the immediate re-test the following day suggests the owner was proactive in addressing the specific mechanical fault rather than delaying necessary repairs. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent with the age of a 2009 registration. With 116,610 miles recorded, the car has averaged approximately 6,860 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-intensity usage for an older vehicle. Between December 2022 and December 2025, the vehicle covered roughly 14,700 miles, showing steady and predictable use rather than long periods of stagnation or sudden bursts of high-mile driving. This steady accumulation reduces the likelihood of accelerated dry rot in rubber components often associated with sitting cars. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and lower suspension, as vehicles of this era and mileage are prone to surface corrosion and perished rubber bushes. Although the recent records are clean, the age of the vehicle suggests checking the control arm bushings and shock absorbers for signs of wear or oil leakage. Given the low annual mileage, verifying the condition of the brake discs and caliper seals is also advisable to ensure that the components have not suffered from excessive pitting due to lack of frequent use.