2009 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · GK09 YPC

This 2009 Kia Rio has a recorded mileage of 105,216 miles, which works out to roughly 6,189 miles per year. That is typical for its age, so the mileage alone does not suggest either heavy use or long periods of standing. The condition trend, however, is clearly worsening based on the MOT history. The most recent MOT, in August 2025, was a failure, though it passed the same day after repairs. The failure was for relatively minor items like a non-working offside front position lamp and stop lamp, plus a lack of washer fluid. These are quick fixes, but the underlying pattern is more concerning. The same advisories have been recurring for at least two years: binding brakes on the offside front and nearside rear, worn tyres, an oil leak, and front sub-frame corrosion. The sub-frame corrosion is a structural concern that has not been addressed, and it is likely to worsen over time. The mechanical trend is worsening. In 2024, the failure was more serious, with excessively worn suspension arm ball joints, anti-roll bar linkage dust covers, and track rod end ball joints on both sides, plus a missing road wheel fixing.