2013 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · SC62 AEE

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate until October 2026, but the maintenance trend is significantly worsening. While the car passed its most recent inspection on 15 October 2025 at 63,240 miles, the preceding failure on 9 October 2025 revealed a catastrophic list of defects including exposed tyre cords, a major exhaust leak, power steering failure, and severe braking imbalances. The transition from a clean record in October 2023 to a multi-point failure in 2025 indicates a period of deferred maintenance and neglect that suggests the vehicle was run into the ground before being presented for testing. The recorded mileage of 63,240 miles over thirteen years equates to a low annual average of approximately 4,865 miles. A notable spike in usage occurred between October 2024 and October 2025, where the vehicle covered nearly 12,000 miles, significantly higher than its historical trend. This rapid accumulation of mileage, combined with the sudden appearance of major mechanical faults, implies the car may have been subjected to heavy use or poor driving conditions during its final year of recorded operation. Prospective buyers must prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension and structural integrity. The recurring advisories regarding corrosion on the rear suspension spring mountings and the front sub-frame require immediate professional assessment to ensure the metal has not reached a critical state of degradation. Given the history of excessive wear in the suspension arm ball joints and the recent failure of the braking system, the undercarriage and braking components should be viewed as high-risk areas. Any remaining signs of uneven tyre wear or steering vagueness should be treated as evidence that the underlying geometry issues identified in 2024 and 2025 were never fully rectified.