2010 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · LM60 RBV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the current MOT status is significantly lapsed. The most recent test conducted on 16 December 2021 at 136,750 miles passed with no recorded defects, following a minor failure just two days prior. This suggests the previous owner was proactive in rectifying immediate issues to ensure compliance. However, given that the current date is June 2026, the vehicle has not undergone a formal inspection in over four years, which increases the risk of unrecorded mechanical degradation or perished safety-critical rubber components. The mileage pattern is consistent with a lightly used vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per annum. Between December 2019 and December 2021, the car covered 7,749 miles, indicating steady and predictable use rather than extreme stress. The total mileage of 136,750 miles reflects moderate usage that generally protects the drivetrain and suspension from excessive wear, yet the long gap in testing history since the late 2021 entry is a primary concern as components such as brake lines, fluids, and suspension bushes can deteriorate over time regardless of miles driven. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural integrity and aged components, as the record does not cover these areas for several years. Check for significant corrosion on the sills, wheel arches, and exhaust mounting points, which are common on vehicles of this era. The brakes should also be inspected for seized calipers or perished hoses resulting from the long period of potential inactivity. Because the MOT is expired, a fresh mechanical test is mandatory to verify that no new faults have developed in the extended interval since the last recorded pass.