2011 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · OU61 WSZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test on 26 May 2026 at 90,629 miles flagged both offside and nearside rear brake pads as thin. This indicates that while the car passed the 2024 and 2025 tests without defects, the braking system now requires immediate attention to prevent a future failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage older vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between October 2023 and September 2024, where the car covered only 6,431 miles in eleven months. However, usage increased significantly between June 2025 and May 2026, with 3,382 miles recorded in nearly a year. This fluctuation suggests the car may have sat for periods previously, which often accounts for the degradation of rubber components despite the low overall mileage. A buyer should personally inspect the rear brake assembly thoroughly, as the recent advisory suggests the pads are nearing their limit. The 2023 failure regarding perished tyre sidewalls and cord-reaching cuts highlights that the vehicle is susceptible to age-related rubber rot; therefore, all tyres must be checked for sidewall cracking regardless of tread depth. Given the age of the vehicle, a close inspection of the chassis for structural corrosion and suspension bushes is also essential, as these records do not always fully capture the effects of time on low-mileage cars.