2010 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · SP60 RYB

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status based on the available testing history. The most recent inspection on October 31, 2023 at 84,133 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the vehicle met all minimum safety standards. While the record shows initial failures in both 2022 and 2023, the immediate subsequent passes suggest that the owner addressed identified issues promptly rather than allowing a trend of mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,258 miles per year. Between the October 2021 test at 70,584 miles and the October 2022 test at 76,337 miles, the car covered 5,753 miles, with another 7,796 miles recorded in the following year leading up to 2023. This low usage often reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine but increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components, seals, and fluid breakdown due to infrequent operation. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection focused on structural integrity, particularly the sills and rear suspension mounting points, where corrosion often affects older Kia models regardless of low mileage. Because the MOT record shows no advisories in the final tests, the inspector must manually check for perished suspension bushes or leaking brake lines that may have developed between test intervals. Verify the condition of the brake calipers for seizing, as low-mileage vehicles frequently develop surface rust or pitting on the discs if they sit for extended periods.