2011 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · LL11 YCE

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test conducted in June 2024 at 105,334 miles resulted in a pass only after addressing failures related to front brake discs, tyres, and insufficient washer fluid. While the immediate safety failures were rectified, the recurring nature of consumable component issues suggests the owner only addresses faults when they reach a legal failure threshold. At 105,334 miles over 15 years, the car has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage. The data shows a significant jump of 14,923 miles recorded between June 2023 and June 2024, compared to much smaller intervals of roughly 4,000 miles between 2021 and 2022. This recent spike in mileage explains the accelerated wear observed on the front brake discs and tyres noted in the latest MOT record. A buyer must perform a close inspection of the subframe, as the June 2023 test at 90,411 miles flagged general corrosion. Given the age of the vehicle, this area requires monitoring to ensure the rust has not progressed into structural wastage. The suspension also warrants attention, specifically the lower control arm ball joints which previously showed signs of severe deterioration in 2021, as these rubber components tend to perish as the vehicle ages regardless of low mileage. The braking system shows a history of pitted and scored discs on both the front and rear axles across the 2021, 2022, and 2024 tests. This indicates the vehicle may sit for long periods or be driven in conditions that promote rapid surface oxidation. Because the tyres have previously failed for perished sidewalls and splits in 2022, the current rubber should be checked for dry rot and age cracking, as the low mileage often masks material degradation caused by long-term storage.