2016 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · CV66 RRX

The 2016 Kia Rio presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 September 2025 at 80,236 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed clean. The only blemish is a failed test on 14 September 2023 at 61,304 miles that was immediately re-tested the same day and passed with no defects logged, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a genuine fault. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a ten-year-old car. The record shows 54,418 miles on 22 September 2022, rising to 61,304 by 14 September 2023, then 71,182 on 16 September 2024 and 80,236 on 16 September 2025. That equates to roughly 8,000 to 9,000 miles per year with no gaps or sudden accumulation. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, with every pass listing no defects and no worn consumables flagged across the five-year span. A clean MOT sheet with zero advisories does not exempt the buyer from physical inspection. The tester recorded no corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or exhaust emissions concerns at any stage, which suggests the previous owners kept basic upkeep current. The same-day fail and pass in September 2023 warrants a check of the DVSA reason code, though no defects were noted on either certificate. Prior to purchase, confirm underside structural integrity and look for any hidden rust the annual test may not have captured. Verify brake caliper operation and tyre tread depth despite the absence of advisories, as a 10-year-old vehicle at 80,236 miles will be due consumable renewal regardless of test outcomes. The documented history implies conscientious ownership, but independent verification remains sound practice.