2011 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · LG61 ORU

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT pass from 7 July 2026 at approximately 119,270 miles, with no fresh defects noted beyond two corrosion advisories on the rear suspension mounting areas. Maintenance trajectory over the recorded period is mixed rather than stable. Two failures have occurred in 2024 and 2025, both centring on rear brake binding and front steering wear respectively, while the intervening passes have carried advisory items that hint at progressive deterioration rather than resolved faults. The mileage pattern shows the car accumulating roughly 24,000 to 27,000 miles across the four documented test cycles between June 2024 and July 2026, equating to sustained annual use of around 10,000 to 12,000 miles once averaged against its 2011 build date. Tests from June 2024 and June 2025 fell within a day of each other, suggesting retests following failures, while the gap to the July 2026 pass represents roughly twelve months of typical driving. No extended standing periods are evident from the data, and mileage progression between tests appears consistent with normal use. A prospective buyer should focus closely on the rear braking system, as binding service brakes were flagged as major failures on both rear calipers in June 2024. The repeat advisory on rear brake imbalance in June 2025 indicates the underlying issue was not fully rectified, and physical inspection of caliper slide pins, handbrake mechanism, and disc condition is warranted. Steering and front suspension components also demand attention following the 2025 failure on the offside track rod end dust cover and advisories on anti-roll bar linkage play and front tyre edge wear, all consistent with worn or deteriorated joint assemblies. Finally, corrosion patterns on the rear subframe and inner sill coil spring mounting areas have been documented across two consecutive tests, so a structural examination for any progression beyond the prescribed area limits is advisable before purchase. Risk Level: Medium. Buying Score: 55.