2016 KIA RIO 1.4L Diesel · PE16 YUL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test on June 7, 2025 at 66,969 miles resulted in a failure due to a worn track rod end, a perished tyre, and misaligned washer jets. While the car passed the immediate retest, the presence of these faults shortly after a previous pass suggests the owner only addresses issues once they threaten the MOT certificate. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. Between the 2023 test at 51,485 miles and the 2024 test at 60,581 miles, the car covered over 9,000 miles, followed by another 6,388 miles leading to the most recent inspection. This steady, low annual mileage limits mechanical wear on drivetrain components, though the low usage often leads to rubber components aging despite low distance. A buyer must pay close attention to the front suspension assembly. The record shows recurring issues with the nearside lower suspension arm ball joint in 2023 and a track rod end ball joint in 2025. These faults indicate a trend of deteriorating steering geometry and suspension bushings. A physical inspection should check for further play in the steering linkage and the condition of the remaining ball joints, as these components appear to be failing over time. The history also highlights a lapse in basic consumable maintenance, evidenced by the failure for sub-legal tyre tread in 2023 and a perished tyre in 2025. The buyer should verify the age and condition of all four tyres, checking for sidew cracking given the vehicle's age. While the front brake discs were noted as worn in 2023, they should be measured for thickness during an inspection to ensure they are not nearing their minimum safety limit.