2016 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · WH65 HPP

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on its recent testing history. The most recent MOT conducted on January 25, 2024, at 22,763 miles returned no defects or advisories, indicating that the vehicle was in a good mechanical state at that time. Following a single minor failure in early 2022, the car has consistently passed subsequent inspections without recurring mechanical issues or structural concerns. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,276 miles per year. Between January 2021 at 13,861 miles and January 2024 at 22,763 miles, the car covered only 8,902 miles over three years. This low usage suggests the vehicle has been used for short trips, which typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, the long intervals between tests indicate periods where the vehicle sat stationary, which can sometimes lead to age-related degradation rather than-related wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage use and time. Check for perishation or dry rot in rubber elements, such as suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and seals, which can degrade regardless of distance driven. Because the brakes have been used infrequently, inspect the discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for signs of binding or seizing. While the MOT record is clean, a manual check of the undercarriage for structural rust is necessary to ensure the low mileage has not masked environmental damage over the decade.