2016 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · LF16 WBV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend following a minor mechanical failure. The most recent test conducted in January 2026 at 43,987 miles resulted in a pass with a single advisory regarding a cut on the offside front outer tyre. This follows a period of clean passes in 2024 and 2023, indicating that the owner has addressed the mechanical issues identified in early 2023. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 2,800 miles driven between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 2,549 miles recorded in the final twelve-month interval. This low mileage suggests limited mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine components, though it also increases the likelihood of rubber-based components, such as suspension bushes and seals, degrading due to age rather than linear wear. A buyer should pay close attention to the offside front tyre, as the recurring advisory for a cut across the 2025 and 2026 tests suggests while it currently does not meet the failure threshold, the structural integrity of the tyre is compromised. Given the low annual mileage, a physical inspection should verify the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, which often occurs when vehicles sit for extended periods. The 2023 failure regarding the wipers and headlamp indicates a basic maintenance item oversight, but these were resolved as functional in subsequent tests.