2019 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · LM19 YRG

The vehicle achieved a pass certificate on 17 October 2025 at 20,726 miles, yet the maintenance trend indicates reactive rather than preventative care. The tester passed the car only after addressing critical brake pad wear and a faulty wiper blade that caused a failure earlier that same day. A recurring issue with the nearside rear tyre, flagged again as damaged with a nail, suggests the owner defers necessary replacements until absolute failure is imminent. With an annual average of under 3,000 miles, this vehicle has experienced exceptionally light use over its seven-year lifespan. The odometer increased by only 2,540 miles between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests, confirming minimal road exposure. Such low mileage often correlates with the degradation seen in the records, specifically the perishing tyre sidewalls and binding brake components, as rubber rots and mechanisms corrode when a car stands stationary for extended periods. A physical inspection must verify the rectification of the nearside rear shock absorber, which recorded a serious fluid leak in October 2024. While the 2025 test does not mention this component, you should confirm the strut was replaced rather than merely patched. Scrutinise the front brake discs and pads for remaining life, considering the excessive wear noted at just 20,000 miles, and check the nearside rear tyre for structural damage from the nail and cracking recorded at the last test.