2015 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · GF15 RMZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach. The most recent test on 13 September 2025 at 91,659 miles resulted in a failure due to a nearside front tyre with tread depth below the legal 1.6mm limit. While it passed immediately upon rectification with no further defects, the trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. There is a notable jump of 11,984 miles between March 2019 (34,702 miles) and September 2020 (46,686 miles), followed by a steady accumulation of roughly 10,000 to 11,000 miles annually thereafter. This regular usage profile indicates the car has not sat for long periods, which generally benefits the rubber components but explains the consistent wear on consumables seen in the records. A buyer should closely inspect the front suspension and wheel alignment, as recurring advisories regarding tyre wear in 2022 and 2023 point to uneven degradation and potentially worn bushes or shocks. The 2020 failure for both thin front and rear brake pads confirms that the braking system is run to the limit of safety. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical check of the brake discs for thinning or heavy pitting is necessary to ensure the components have been replaced since the last major service.