2017 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · HT66 HRP

The 2017 Kia Rio presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 142,627 miles on 28 January 2026. The maintenance trend across the recorded history is stable, with every annual test from January 2023 through January 2026 returning a pass and no defects logged. A failed test on 23 January 2026 at 142,408 miles shows no recorded defects, with the vehicle passing five days later at 142,627 miles, indicating the failure likely stemmed from an administrative or unlogged minor check rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages 15,847 against the vehicle's nine-year age, which is high for a supermini of this class. The records show steady accumulation: 95,266 miles in January 2023, 111,947 in January 2024, 126,324 in January 2025, and 142,627 by January 2026. The gap between the January 2025 and January 2026 entries covers roughly 16,300 miles, consistent with prior years. The sparse clean record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repair across the period. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the elevated mileage and nine years of service. The absence of advisories in the MOT data does not preclude worn components emerging between tests. The January 2026 fail with no defects recorded warrants confirmation that no latent issue such as corrosion or exhaust emissions irregularity was overlooked at the retest. Given the high mileage and clean but minimal history, focus physical checks on drivetrain condition, tyre tread depth across all four corners, and underbody structural integrity for rust. The previous owner sustained consistent annual testing but the record alone cannot confirm proactive maintenance beyond statutory compliance.