2017 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · CF66 ADO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test conducted in December 2025 at 90,559 miles flagged multiple advisories regarding worn front tyres and a corroded nearside rear coil spring. While the car passed, the emergence of these suspension and rubber issues suggests that the owner is only addressing mechanical components once they approach a failure point or a legal threshold. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between January 2022 and January 2023, the car covered 15,762 miles with no recorded defects. However, the usage rate increased significantly between December 2023 and December 2024, where the vehicle covered 13,003 miles in just one year. This uptick in annual mileage correlates with the subsequent appearance of suspension wear and the degradation of the cooling system noted in the more recent tests. A buyer must inspect the suspension thoroughly given the recurring faults. The record shows a fractured offside front coil spring in December 2023 and corrosion on the nearside rear spring by late 2025. These issues indicate that the suspension components are reaching the end of their service life simultaneously. Additionally, the 2024 advisory regarding low coolant levels and dampness at the bottom of the radiator suggests a slow leak that requires a physical inspection of the radiator tank and hose integrity to prevent future engine overheating. The frequent advisories for tyres worn to the legal limit across multiple axles indicate either poor alignment settings or general neglect of basic consumable maintenance. The buyer should check the remaining tread depth on all four tyres and look for uneven wear patterns that would confirm tracking issues. Given the history of spring failures and cooling leaks, the vehicle requires a comprehensive mechanical check to ensure no further hidden faults are present beyond the documented MOT advisories.