2021 KIA RIO 2 S-A 1.0L Petrol · LM71 YWB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in December 2025 at 56,329 miles, this followed a significant failure just one month prior. The trend shows an inconsistent approach to basic upkeep, with recurring headlamp alignment and tyre issues persisting across multiple testing cycles, suggesting the previous owner only addressed faults when they directly threatened the vehicle's certificate. At 56,329 miles over five years, the Kia Rio averages approximately 11,200 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a hatchback. However, there is a notable gap in data between the December 2024 test at 36,059 miles and the November 2025 test at 54,913 miles, representing nearly 19,000 miles driven in under eleven months. This sudden surge in mileage explains the rapid wear observed on consumables like the brake pads and tyres recorded during that subsequent period. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension geometry, as the recurring inner edge wear on the nearside front tyre noted in 2024, 2025, and late 2025 indicates a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. The failure in November 2025 due to the nearside front body not being fully secure requires a physical check of the arch liners and bolts for corrosion or structural fatigue. Furthermore, because rear brake pads were flagged at critical 1.5mm in late 2025, the current state of the braking system should be verified to ensure they have been properly replaced since that failure.