2015 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · CE15 GNP

The vehicle shows a concerning trend of reactive maintenance, evidenced by multiple consecutive failures leading up to repairs. In the most recent test on June 2026 at 81,492 miles, the car finally passed after failing just one month prior. This recent history reveals significant steering and suspension issues, including play in the nearside steering rack inner joints, the offside track rod end, and the offside front suspension arm ball joint. While the exhaust emissions and electronic stability control faults were addressed following the April failure, the persistence of these steering and brake issues suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical defects when they directly threaten an MOT certificate. The mileage profile is consistent with an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. However, the data between 2023 and 2026 indicates a period of significant neglect. Between 49,430 miles and 81,485 miles, the car failed three consecutive tests due to recurring issues with worn tyres, thin brake pads, and failing components. The presence of a nearside front tyre with ply cords exposed at 81,485 miles is a critical safety failure that indicates basic preventative maintenance was ignored until the point of legal necessity. Braking components are a recurring point of failure. The record consistently notes pitted, scored, or worn front and rear brake discs from 2021 through 2026. Although the pads appear to have been replaced recently, the report of fluctuating rear service brakes in June 2026 indicates potential sticking calipers or warped rotors. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the entire steering assembly and suspension bushings, as the history shows multiple ball joints and rack joints failing or developing play over the last five years.