2021 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SD71 ACJ

The 2021 Kia Rio presents a clean roadworthiness profile based on the latest DVSA test conducted on 18 September 2025 at 36,675 miles, where the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. Prior examination on 26 September 2024 at 28,928 miles also returned a pass with no advisories. The maintenance trend is stable and uneventful across both annual tests, showing no worsening mechanical faults or recurring corrosion issues. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a five-year-old supermini. The odometer advanced 7,747 miles between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests, equating to roughly 7,335 miles per annum since first registration. No significant gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the sparse but clean two-entry history. Such light yearly figures suggest gentle commuting rather than fleet punishment. The absent advisory list implies previous owners addressed statutory checks without deferring basic upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the missing MOT flags. The tester flagged no structural integrity concerns, yet coil springs, suspension bushes and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for early fatigue invisible at test time. Tyres and wiper blades remain consumable items outside the scope of historical defects but harden with age regardless of low mileage. Previous owners demonstrated consistent statutory compliance through consecutive passes without rectification. This pattern implies routine servicing rather than neglected wear. Scrutinise underneath for superficial rust and confirm service book stamps before purchase, as the MOT snapshot cannot certify long-term durability of drivetrain components.