2006 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · NH06 KVM

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The final MOT test conducted in November 2022 at 104,031 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. While a failure was recorded earlier in November 2021, the immediate pass on the same day suggests the identified issues were rectified promptly without establishing a recurring mechanical trend. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. Between May 2019 at 78,694 miles and November 2020 at 88,608 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles in just eighteen months. The subsequent gap of 8,423 miles between the 2021 and 2022 remains consistent. This low usage often implies lighter mechanical stress, which preserves the drivetrain and suspension components, but it also increases the risk of rubber degradation and brake corrosion if the vehicle sat for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as older vehicles with low mileage often suffer from surface rust that has not yet reached an MOT failure point. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, which can occur regardless of low mileage. Given that the last recorded test was over three years ago, it is vital to verify the current condition of the brake discs and calipers to ensure no significant pitting or seizing has occurred during the period of inactivity between tests.