2019 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · YG68 ABT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from negligible wear to emerging corrosion. The most recent test on 24 September 2025 at 53,313 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged a corroded exhaust backbox joint as an advisory. This indicates the start of age-related degradation in the exhaust system that will require monitoring. The mileage is consistent with the car's age, averaging roughly 7,616 miles per year. There was a notable increase in usage between September 2024 and September 2025, where the odometer rose from 39,568 to 53,313 miles. This jump of nearly 14,000 miles in a single year is significantly higher than the previous intervals, suggesting a change in the vehicle's duty cycle or ownership patterns. Early records indicate a period of poor tyre maintenance. On 23 September 2022 at 12,503 miles, the car failed due to a deep cut in the offside front tyre and perishing rubber across all other tyres. While these were resolved for the pass three days later, the simultaneous perishing of all four tyres at low mileage often suggests the vehicle sat idle for an extended period. A buyer should specifically inspect the exhaust system for further signs of corrosion beyond the backbox joint. Given the advisory for thin front brake pads in September 2023 at 25,490 miles, it is worth verifying if the pads were replaced or if they are nearing the end of their service life again. The overall record is relatively clean, but the transition from a defect-free pass in 2024 to an exhaust advisory in 2025 suggests the car is entering a phase where routine component replacement will become more frequent.