2013 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · FD63 CXC

The Kia Rio presents as roadworthy following the most recent DVSA test on 28 July 2025 at 92,791 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend remains stable across the available history, with annual examinations from 2022 through 2025 showing consistent passes. A curious duplicate entry on 28 July 2025 shows an initial failure at identical mileage and zero defects before the same-day pass, pointing to an administrative re-test rather than a mechanical concern. Recorded mileage climbs from 70,602 on 3 August 2022 to 78,363 on 31 July 2023, then 86,003 on 30 July 2024 and 92,791 on 28 July 2025. This equates to roughly 7,000 to 7,800 miles per year, matching typical use for a 2013 registered hatchback. No prolonged gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the chain, and the sparse five-entry record stays clean throughout. The tester flagged no advisories for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, corrosion or exhaust emissions on any examination. Absence of recorded faults suggests previous keepers met minimum test standards and addressed any required work before presentation. The lack of recurring defects indicates no worsening mechanical trend over the observed period. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and wear items given the car's thirteen-year age. Examine subframe and sills for corrosion, assess front suspension bushes for cracking, and measure brake disc wear alongside caliper operation. Confirm tyre tread depth and wiper blade condition despite the clean MOT trail. The documented history supports a stable ownership pattern but cannot substitute for hands-on verification.