2015 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · CP15 KAA

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a clean pass in the November 2025 test at 53,960 miles. This most recent result follows two consecutive years of defect-free inspections in 2024 and 2025, suggesting that previous mechanical issues have been addressed. The maintenance trend shows significant improvement compared to the period between 2018 and 2023, where the car frequently required attention for wear-related items. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. The record shows consistent, incremental usage, moving from 30,624 miles in late 2019 to 53,960 miles by late 2025. This pattern indicates light annual use rather than long periods of total inactivity, which helps mitigate some of the risks associated with age-related degradation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and front suspension components. Between 2022 and 2023, the tester repeatedly flagged pitted and scored rear brake discs. While the 2024 and 2025 tests show no further issues, the history of corrosion on the discs suggests the vehicle may sit idle for periods, allowing surface rust to develop. Similarly, the suspension has a history of ball joint play, with failures and advisories recorded in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Although these faults appear resolved in the most recent records, a thorough check of the front suspension arm ball joints and bushes is necessary to ensure no recurring play has developed.