2011 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · OU61 WSV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing an improving maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test on 30 September 2025 at 152,490 miles returned a clean pass with no recorded defects. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed and that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety and environmental standards without immediate failure risks. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. Between September 2022 and September 2025, the car covered 26,938 miles, representing a steady usage pattern of roughly 9,000 miles annually. This regularity suggests the vehicle is used consistently rather than being left stationary, which is generally beneficial for maintaining seals and preventing brake corrosion. The consistent annual intervals between tests show that the owner has maintained a proactive approach to the vehicle's legal road status. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas related to previous failures to ensure repairs were lasting. The 2022 test noted a distorted nearside rear road wheel, which often results from significant impact or kerbing; the wheel should be checked for lateral run or vibration at higher speeds. The 2023 failure due to a structural tear in the nearside rear tyre was resolved before the subsequent pass, but the remaining tyres should be inspected for uneven wear patterns or signs of aged rubber. Given the high mileage of 152,490 miles, a thorough check of the structural integrity and suspension components is essential. While the MOT record does not currently flag rust, vehicles of this era and mileage are prone to corrosion on the rear sills and subframe mounting points. Inspect the suspension bushes for cracking and the shock absorbers for fluid leaks, as these components often reach the end of their functional life at this distance. The lack of advisories in the last three tests suggests that minor wear-related items are being replaced as they fail, but the overall mechanical fatigue remains a primary consideration for a high-mileage Rio.