2016 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · YH16 XPC

The 2016 Kia Rio holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 12 June 2026 at 63,495 miles, following a same-day retest after a failure for a non-functioning nearside stop lamp. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a pattern of deferred minor work rather than serious structural neglect. The most recent test flagged front brake discs as worn, pitted or scored, with front pads wearing thin, indicating the braking system is approaching a routine replacement cycle. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and edged, suggesting basic consumable upkeep was skipped between tests. The offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover is severely deteriorated, and the offside front suspension arm pin or bush remains worn, a fault persisting since the June 2025 test at 55,982 miles. These are not new failures but unresolved advisories that have carried forward across two consecutive annual tests. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a ten-year-old vehicle. Recorded at 47,821 miles in June 2023, 52,103 miles in June 2024, 55,982 miles in June 2025, and 63,495 miles in June 2026, the annual accumulation averages roughly 5,200 to 7,500 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record. The vehicle has been used regularly rather than left standing for extended periods, which is reflected in steady wear across consumable components. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering. The offside front suspension arm bush has been flagged as worn in both the 2025 and 2026 tests without resulting in excessive movement, but a deteriorated anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover allows ingress of dirt and moisture, accelerating wear on the joint itself. Play in the steering rack inner joint has appeared intermittently since 2023 and was noted again in 2025, so the steering should be checked for clunks or vagueness over uneven surfaces. The front brake discs and pads are near the end of their service life, and the corroded brake pipe flagged in 2025 warrants a close visual check for any signs of weeping or surface degradation, particularly where it may be covered in protective coating masking underlying corrosion. Tyre condition should be verified across all four corners, not just the fronts, given the uneven wear pattern observed on the most recent test.