2015 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · DC65 EWA

The 2015 Kia Rio presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 September 2025 at 58,695 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, confirming the car sits in sound mechanical condition as of roughly ten months before today's date. Mileage remains low for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Records show 41,047 miles on 21 December 2021, rising to 42,692 by 3 July 2022, then 49,093 on 3 July 2023 and 58,635 at the failed test on 27 June 2024. The jump from 49,093 to 58,635 in under a year suggests a period of heavier use, yet only 60 miles accrued between the June 2024 failure and the September 2025 pass. The sparse, clean history beyond that single failure gives little evidence of neglected consumables or structural decline. The June 2024 failure carries no listed defects, which points to an administrative or unrecorded minor issue rather than a mechanical fault. Buyers should still verify the reason for that failure through the full DVLA dataset and confirm the car was not off-road for long stretches. Given the low annual average of around 5,300 miles, inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for stiffness from prolonged standing, and check underside corrosion and exhaust condition. In person, test the handbrake, confirm tyre sidewall condition, and listen for drivetrain whine at low speed. The absence of advisories across all passes implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but the unexplained 2024 failure warrants a documented explanation before purchase.