2016 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · DF16 VRV

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend over recent years. The most recent MOT test conducted on 14 August 2025 at 41,572 miles resulted in zero defects, indicating that the car is currently meeting all legal safety standards. This clean result follows several years of successful passes, suggesting that the owner has addressed minor issues before they escalated into failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a decade-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,157 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low usage, moving from 19,463 miles in August 2021 to 41,572 miles by August 2025. While this low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it also increases the relative risk of age-related degradation in rubber parts and seals if the vehicle has sat for extended periods between journeys. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that previously showed signs of wear. The August 2021 test at 19,463 miles flagged thin nearside rear brake pads, and the August 2022 test at 26,473 miles identified both front tyres as worn to the legal limit with uneven edges. Although these are standard consumable maintenance items, the buyer should verify the current state of the brake pads and tyre depth to ensure they were replaced recently. Given the low mileage, checking for tyre sidewall cracking or perished suspension bushes is also advisable, as these materials can degrade over time regardless of distance driven.