2017 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · LC17 EES

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT test on 25 November 2025 at the recorded mileage of 76,197 miles, with no defects or advisories noted by the examiner. Across five recorded tests spanning from October 2022 to November 2025, the Kia Rio has returned a clean pass result on every occasion. No advisories, minor defects, or failure items appear in the supplied DVSA history. The pattern is therefore one of consistent pass outcomes, though it should be noted that the MOT record itself does not constitute evidence of wider mechanical health or servicing standards. Annual mileage works out at roughly 8,466 miles per year across the vehicle's nine-year life, which sits within typical parameters for a car of this age. The MOT entries show progression from the 2022 test through to late 2025, with the recorded mileages increasing in a steady, incremental fashion between annual tests rather than in irregular jumps. The absence of a test within the twelve months prior to November 2025 — given that one was conducted in October 2025 — indicates the keeper submitted the vehicle for testing twice in close succession, possibly following an advisory prompt or an early re-test cycle, though both results were passes with no defects recorded. Without service history or intermediate mileage data outside the MOT window, finer consumption wear cannot be confirmed. For a prospective buyer, the clean MOT paper trail reduces documentary risk but does not eliminate the need for a physical inspection. Particular attention should be paid to the suspension components, including coil springs and bushes, as well as the rear brake calipers and discs, since binding calipers and worn suspension parts are commonly found on cars of this age and mileage yet would not necessarily have been flagged within the short advisory-free window shown. A thorough check underneath the vehicle for corrosion, particularly around structural mounting points and the exhaust system, is also advisable given the car has covered over 76,000 miles. Finally, inspecting the tyres, fluid condition, and confirming a complete service history independently of the MOT record would give a fuller picture of the Rio's overall mechanical state. Buying Score: 72, Risk Level: Low.