2015 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · BF15 DFV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, the most recent MOT on 31 July 2025 at 61 859 miles recorded a pass with only an offside front tyre advisory for wear close to the legal limit (5.2.3(e)). The maintenance trend shows improvement: after a series of failures in 2023‑2024 involving tyre damage, brake disc pitting and service brake adjustments, the car achieved a clean test in August 2024 (46 755 miles) and subsequent passes indicate the issues have been largely resolved, leaving only routine tyre wear. Mileage accumulation is low for a 2015 model, averaging roughly 5 600 miles per year. MOT entries are spaced annually, with a notable jump from 46 755 miles in July 2024 to 61 859 miles in July 2025, suggesting a single‑year increase of about 15 000 miles—higher than the typical yearly gain but still modest compared with the car’s age. The record is complete, showing consistent testing without gaps. A buyer should inspect the offside front tyre for edge wear, cuts, nails or perishing (5.2.3(d) and (e)), and verify correct inflation and tread depth. Rear brake discs should be examined for pitting and scoring (1.1.14(a)(ii)), and the rear brake pads checked for thickness to ensure they are not below the 1.5 mm limit (1.1.13(a)(ii)). The rear wheel bearing should be listened for noise and the inner disc for uneven wear (5.1.3(b)(i)). Service brake adjustment status at the rear axle should be confirmed, and the washer fluid reservoir and registration plate lamp checked for proper operation, as these were the only other defects recorded.