2006 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · FP06 HKB

The 2006 Kia Rio presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 25 July 2023 at 100,154 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, with the latest test showing a clean result. However, the record shows two prior failures on 11 July 2023 at 99,221 miles and 20 May 2022 at 96,542 miles, both logged with no defects recorded, a pattern that suggests administrative or presentation anomalies rather than confirmed mechanical faults at those dates. The mileage stands at 100,154 miles against an age of around 20 years, equating to roughly 5,008 miles per year, which is low for a vehicle of this age. The gap between the 9 June 2022 pass at 96,559 miles and the 25 July 2023 pass at 100,154 miles shows only 3,595 miles covered in just over thirteen months. The two failed tests immediately preceding passes in May 2022 and July 2023, with near-identical mileages to the subsequent passes, imply either very short re-test intervals or data entry irregularities rather than sustained use. A buyer should physically verify the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for hidden wear not captured in the defect-free logs. The absence of recorded advisories across all four tests means corrosion, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity were not formally flagged, but the low annual mileage and possible periods of standing raise the risk of perished rubber components and surface rust on sills or subframes. Given the clean latest result yet unexplained prior failures, a pre-purchase inspection should prioritise binding calipers, tyre sidewall condition, and underbody structural integrity. The previous keepers logged no consumable replacements or mechanical interventions, which leaves the true care pattern unconfirmed by the official record.