2011 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · CE61 KZF

The vehicle shows a worsening maintenance trend characterized by reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 87,703 miles, this followed a significant failure just one mile prior involving multiple critical safety defects. The history suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they cause an MOT failure, as evidenced by the cluster of suspension, braking, and tyre issues addressed simultaneously recently. At 87,703 miles, this fifteen-year-old Kia has low annual mileage, averaging roughly 5,800 miles per year. However, the data reveals a period of activity with 6,179 miles covered between August 2023 and August 2024, followed by another 10,443 miles in the following year. This recent increase in usage, combined with the vehicle's age, explains the accelerated wear-and-tear on age-sensitive components like rubber bushes and metal springs, which have degraded over time despite the low distance travelled. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The rear coil springs have been flagged for corrosion since August 2024, and the persistent nature of this advisory suggests a potential for structural rust in the mounting points. The front suspension arm bushes and track rod ends were previously noted for excessive wear and play; these should be checked for remaining steering play or uneven handling during a test drive. Furthermore, the brake discs were described as significantly worn in the 2025 failure, necessitating a check of the current pad thickness and the absence of resurfacing or glazing after the recent replacement.