2016 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · OC02 ACC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the most recent MOT test in November 2025 at 75,888 miles passed, it followed a failure just three days prior due to multiple mechanical faults. The recurring failure of the nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover across 2024 and 2025 suggests that critical components are only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. Between September 2023 at 69,434 miles and November 2025 at 75,888 miles, the car covered roughly 6,450 miles, indicating steady but light usage. This low annual mileage has not prevented the degradation of rubber-based components and bearings, which is highlighted by the progression of the offside front wheel bearing and ball joint issues noted over the two-year period. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front-end suspension assembly. The record shows that the offside front wheel bearing progressed from slight play in 2023 to excessive play in 2024, and the nearside front ball joint has been a persistent point of failure. You should verify that the repairs made following the November 2025 failure were of high quality and not merely temporary fixes. Additionally, the functionality of the్య switch and windscreen washer system should be tested, as these were specifically flagged as defective in the most recent testing cycle.