2009 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · CV09 VCT

The 2009 Kia Rio presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 16 November 2024 at 90,049 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four successive annual tests from October 2021 through November 2024 each passed with no advisories or faults raised. The maintenance trend is therefore steady with no worsening or recurring mechanical issues shown across the available record. The odometer shows 90,049 miles against an October 2009 build, averaging roughly 5,300 miles per year. The car covered 6,780 miles between the October 2021 test at 71,269 miles and the November 2024 test at 90,049 miles, a low and consistent annual rate. No gaps appear in the sequence and the clean sheet across all entries suggests light use with no deferred consumable replacements flagged by testers. Given the sparse and fault-free history, the buyer should still verify structural integrity and corrosion on a 17-year-old vehicle, particularly chassis legs, sills, and suspension mounting points that MOT tests may clear at one centre yet show age-related rust elsewhere. Inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for deterioration from prolonged standing rather than wear. A pre-purchase check should confirm the absence of hidden advisories through a physical lift inspection. The low mileage implies the Rio was lightly used, but standing time can stiffen rubber components and promote underbody corrosion not captured in a clean MOT pass.