2013 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SM62 SBO

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted on 15 October 2025 at 118,071 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean sheet suggests the previous owners have proactively maintained the vehicle, avoiding the common mechanical failures or structural degradation typically seen on cars of this age and mileage. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per annum. Between October 2021 and October 2025, the car covered 29,236 miles, representing a steady usage pattern of roughly 7,300 miles per year during that period. There is no evidence of long periods of stagnation which often leads to seized brake calipers or perished rubber components in the suspension. The regularity of the annual tests indicates that the vehicle has remained in active use and been subjected to standard DVSA testing without significant gaps. While the MOT history shows no recurring mechanical faults, a buyer should still focus their physical inspection on components subject to age-related wear. Given the 118,000-mile mark, the inspection should verify the condition of the suspension bushes and shock absorbers for signs of leaking, as the tester may not flag these until they become critical. Checking for surface corrosion on the sills and wheel arches remains essential as MOT tests do not detect hidden structural rust. The lack of previous brake-related advisories suggests the system is in good order, but manual check of pad thickness and disc condition is necessary to confirm current state matches the digital records.