2017 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · FD67 EEZ

A clean, defect-free MOT outcome at the most recent test on 13 November 2025 confirms that this 2017 Kia Rio is currently meeting the minimum roadworthiness standards, and the broader picture across the seven tests recorded since 2020 is largely reassuring. The only failure of note on file is a tyre-related defect logged on 14 November 2022, when an offside rear tyre was deemed to have a cut in excess of the legal requirement, deep enough on the inner sidewall to reach the ply or cords. A second failure that same year, on 12 November 2021, concerned an offside windscreen wiper not clearing the screen effectively — a presentational item rather than a structural concern. Both of these were corrected and the vehicle passed subsequent tests with no advisories recorded, which is a stronger outcome than a record peppered with advisories on suspension, braking, or corrosion. There are no repeat advisories on the same components across consecutive tests, no brake warnings, no exhaust or emissions defects, and no structural corrosion flagged. Annual mileage of approximately 8,281 miles over the vehicle's nine-year life places this Rio broadly in line with typical usage for its age. The recorded gap between the 2020 and 2021 tests shows only a modest mileage increment, and the annual MOT cadence from 2021 through 2025 has been consistent, indicating the car has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for any prolonged period. There is no evidence in the MOT history of unusually rapid mileage accumulation between consecutive tests that might suggest hard motorway use or commercial-style driving, nor any extended absence from testing that could indicate dormancy and the associated risks of seized brakes, perished rubber, or deteriorated fluids. Mechanically, this kind of usage pattern tends to keep consumables turning over at a steady rate without subjecting any single component group to excessive wear. The specific items that have previously failed on this vehicle — tyres and wiper function — are both areas worth a focused physical inspection at the point of purchase, as they are also common points of routine wear unrelated to the MOT record itself. Check the offside rear tyre closely for any renewed sidewall damage, uneven shoulder wear, or running low on tread, and confirm the spare is legal and properly inflated. Operate the wipers on both wet and dry settings to verify clean contact across the full sweep, particularly on the offside where the previous failure occurred, and inspect the wiper blades for cracking or hardening of the rubber. Beyond those two flagged items, there are no advisories on file to chase, but a general physical check of tyre condition across all four corners, brake disc wear, and visible exhaust integrity remains sensible given the car's age and mileage. On a test drive, pay particular attention to any symptoms that might suggest wear in areas the MOT has not specifically flagged, as advisories can only document what was visible at the time of test. Listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar links — common wear points on a Rio of this age and mileage. Check for steering pull to either side under braking, any vibration through the brake pedal suggesting disc run-out, and ensure the handbrake holds the vehicle firmly on an incline. With no corrosion advisories on the record, a visual inspection of the wheel arches, subframe, and brake pipes for any surface rust is still worth carrying out, as the absence of an MOT advisory does not rule out the early stages of cosmetic corrosion on a nine-year-old vehicle.