2012 KIA 1.2L Petrol · DG62 XGC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward mechanical wear after several years of clean records. The most recent test in September 2025 at 75,279 miles identified minor issues including a pitted nearside rear brake disc and light misting on the nearside rear shock absorber. These entries represent a departure from the perfect passes of 2022 and 2023, suggesting that components are now reaching the end of their service life. At 75,279 miles over 14 years, the car has averaged a low 5,377 miles per year. This low level of usage often implies less engine stress but can also lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and brake hardware. The data shows consistent annual usage of roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles between tests, though the failure in September 2024 at 69,345 miles due to high carbon monoxide indicates that engine health or emissions were briefly neglected despite the low overall mileage. A buyer should pay close attention to the front offside suspension, as the 2024 failure revealed a deteriorated ball joint dust cover and play in the ball joint. While this was rectified to pass the test, the appearance of such faults suggests the suspension bushings are beginning to perish. The misting on the shock absorber noted in 2025 should be monitored for developing leaks which would indicate imminent failure. Additionally, the nearside rear brake disc has suffered from corrosion or pitting, which is common on low-mileage vehicles that are not driven frequently enough to keep the rotors clean.