2010 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · CP10 KHX

The vehicle is currently out of MOT, with the last recorded test dating back to November 30, 2023. At 72,048 miles, the car passed that inspection with a single advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. The overall maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has a long history of clean passes with very few recorded defects over the last decade. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 2010 model, averaging roughly 4,503 miles per year. The record shows a consistent, slow accumulation of miles, moving from 30,206 in July 2014 to 72,048 in November 2023. This suggests the car has been used for short trips or has spent significant periods stationary. There are no erratic jumps in mileage that would indicate undisclosed heavy use or commercial operation. A notable mechanical failure occurred on December 15, 2020, at 66,041 miles. The tester flagged excessive play in the nearside front track rod end and split dust covers on both front lower suspension arm ball joints and the nearside inner drive shaft CV boot. These issues were resolved within three days to achieve a pass. These faults are typical for a vehicle of this age, where rubber components perish over time regardless of low mileage. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the rubber bushings and CV boots to ensure no new splits have developed since 2020. Given the low annual mileage and the 2023 advisory, the current state of the tyres and the health of the braking system should be verified. The long gaps between significant mechanical failures suggest a generally well-kept vehicle, but the current expired MOT status means a full fresh inspection is required to confirm current roadworthiness.