2010 KIA Venga 1.4L Heavy oil · LD60 RMV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean recent history. The most recent test on 2 April 2026 at 66,664 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows consecutive clean passes in April 2025 and April 2024, indicating that the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids major mechanical or structural failures. The mileage pattern confirms this is a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 4,166 miles per year over its sixteen-year lifespan. The records show consistent, incremental increases in mileage, such as the 4,137-mile rise between the September 2022 and September 2023 tests. This low annual mileage suggests the car has likely spent significant periods stationary or was used for short, infrequent journeys, which typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components but can lead to other issues. Historical data reveals a pattern of minor consumable failures rather than systemic mechanical issues. The tester flagged tyre-related defects in several years, including structural lumps in September 2017 at 37,114 miles, inner edge wear in September 2020 at 48,938 miles, and a sidewall cut in April 2024 at 63,941 miles. These faults suggest that while the vehicle is mechanically sound, the previous owners occasionally deferred basic tyre maintenance until the MOT inspection. The September 2019 failure regarding a faulty stop lamp and ineffective windscreen wiper also points to minor electrical and visibility maintenance being addressed reactively. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and steering components. The inner edge tyre wear noted in 2020 can sometimes indicate misaligned geometry or worn suspension bushes. Given the low mileage and potential for long periods of standing, it is also advisable to inspect the battery health, brake disc surface corrosion, and rubber seals to ensure they have not perished due to inactivity.