2015 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · YP15 EGZ

The 2015 Kia Rio presents a stable and well-maintained mechanical profile, culminating in a clean pass on 5 November 2025 at 105,812 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the 2024 test recorded three separate braking advisories that were evidently addressed before the 2025 retest. This suggests a responsive owner who rectified wear items promptly rather than ignoring them. The annual mileage of roughly 9,600 miles is typical for an eleven-year-old supermini and indicates consistent daily use rather than prolonged standing. The progression from 61,858 miles in October 2021 to 105,812 miles in November 2025 shows steady accumulation across four years, with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the record. The mileage data is clean and evenly distributed, reinforcing the impression of regular, unremarkable use. The 2024 test flagged front brake pads wearing thin, rear brake pads wearing thin, and a rear brake disc described as worn, pitted, or scored but not seriously weakened. All three were resolved before the 2025 clean pass, so the braking system appears to have been properly serviced. A buyer should still inspect the rear calipers for binding and check the disc thickness against Kia's minimum specification, as pitting can recur if the disc surface was not machined or replaced to a satisfactory standard. Beyond the brakes, the absence of any suspension, steering, or structural corrosion advisories across six consecutive MOTs is encouraging for a vehicle of this age. A prospective buyer should physically examine the subframes, sills, and suspension bushes for corrosion or play, particularly if the car has spent time in a region that salts roads. The clean 2025 result is reassuring, but a pre-purchase inspection covering the underside and a road test under braking remain prudent at this mileage.