2015 KIA Venga 1.6L Petrol · EIL 1178

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on August 6, 2025 at 42,203 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for an offside stop lamp and a perished rear tyre. While the vehicle passed its latest inspection, the recurring nature of consumable failures across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses defects when they threaten an MOT certificate rather than performing regular preventative maintenance. At 11 years old, the recorded mileage of 42,203 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 3,837 miles per year. The data shows very little movement between tests, with only 337 miles covered between the August 2024 and August 2025 tests, and 547 miles in the year preceding that. This low-usage profile often leads to degradation of rubber-based components due to age, which explains the consistent advisories regarding tyre cracking, perishing, and structural failure across the record despite the low tread wear. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of all tyres, as the record shows a persistent history of structural tears and perishing dating back to 2023. The failure for thin front brake pads in both 2023 and 2024 indicates that the braking system is being run until limit, necessitating a check of the remaining pad life and brake disc condition. Given the vehicle likely sits for long periods, the inspector should also check for seized brake calipers and perished rubber in the suspension bushes, which are common failure points for low-mileage, older vehicles.