2011 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · OU61 WSX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in November 2025 at 112,935 miles, this followed a failure just two weeks prior at 112,679 miles. The presence of multiple failures related to lighting, braking components, and suspension indicates that the owner is only addressing defects when strictly necessary to pass the MOT test rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 112,935 miles over 15 years, the Kia Rio reflects a consistent average of approximately 7,500 miles per annum, which aligns with typical domestic usage. The data shows a steady accumulation pattern, with roughly 13,600 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 7,000 miles covered in the year following that. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, though the high mileage for its age increases the likelihood of-related wear on rubber components and braking hardware. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, specifically as the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover failed in November 2025. The recurring issue with tyres reaching the legal limit and showing uneven wear across multiple axles suggests potential neglect regarding alignment checks or basic tyre replacement schedules. Furthermore, the tester flagged the front brake discs as worn in the most recent test; while not excessively so, they are likely nearing the end of their functional life and will require replacement soon. The history of a supplementary restraint system warning lamp failure in late 2023 should be verified to ensure the fault was properly rectified and not bypassed. Given the age of the vehicle and the mileage, the chassis should be inspected for structural corrosion on the sills and mounting points, though no structural failures were noted in the current records. The current focus on consumable wear means the buyer should be prepared for immediate expenditure on a full set of tyres and front braking components to maintain optimal safety standards.