2016 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · SL66 EYC

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test on 2 July 2025 at 35,606 miles showed the car passing with no defects or advisories. This follows a consistent streak of clean passes since 2023, indicating that the vehicle has maintained a high standard of presentation without recurring mechanical or structural failures appearing during inspections. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old car, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per annum. Between July 2022 and July 2025, the vehicle covered only 7,054 miles, suggesting a pattern of light use or extended storage. The single failure in June 2022 at 28,522 miles appears to be an isolated incident, as the vehicle passed its retest just one month later at 30 miles later. This suggests that whatever issue was present was rectified immediately rather than being a sign of chronic mechanical neglect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage usage. Long periods of standing can lead to rubber degradation, such as perished suspension bushes, split tyres, and seized brake calipers. While the MOT record shows no structural corrosion, the low usage warrants checking for surface rust on brake discs due to lack of use. Given the low mileage, verifying the condition of the fluids and the timing belt is also essential, as these components age over time regardless of how many miles the engine has clocked.