2015 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · ST65 DPZ

This 2015 Kia Rio passed its most recent MOT in May 2026 with 59,838 miles recorded, but the test revealed a concerning cluster of wear and corrosion issues that signal the vehicle is deteriorating across multiple systems. The most immediate concern is the tyres. Both front inner tyres are worn close to the legal limit, and the nearside rear shows cracking or perishing. Tyre wear at the inner edge typically points to suspension misalignment or wear in the suspension geometry. That pattern is reinforced by the recorded corrosion and play now visible in the front suspension arms and sub-frames—issues that have either developed or worsened over the past year. Corrosion is widespread but still non-structural: both front and rear sub-frames are corroded, and both front suspension arms show corrosion. The MOT testers confirmed that structural rigidity has not yet been significantly compromised, but this is a clear sign the vehicle has been exposed to salt or damp for extended periods and that rust is progressing. Sub-frame corrosion in particular can accelerate if not addressed, and replacement is expensive. The braking system shows a pattern of wear building over time. In August 2022, both front brake pads were wearing thin and both discs were worn and pitted.