2014 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · YR64 KLP

The 2014 Kia Rio holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 26 September 2025 at 80,726 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the most recent test flagged both front brake pads as wearing thin, indicating consumable wear that requires imminent monitoring. The vehicle has passed every recorded test, but the history reveals a pattern of minor mechanical advisories rather than a completely unblemished record. The mileage progression shows a notable gap between September 2024 and September 2025, where the odometer jumped from 66,966 to 80,726 miles, adding 13,760 miles in a single year. This is nearly double the vehicle’s historical average of roughly 6,700 miles per year and suggests a period of significantly heavier use or motorway commuting. Prior to that, the annual increments were much more consistent, rising from 39,377 miles in September 2021 to 53,560 miles in September 2023. A buyer should focus on the front braking system during any physical inspection. The tester flagged both nearside and offside front brake pads as wearing thin in September 2025, and the rapid mileage accumulation since then means these pads are likely close to the wear limit. The condition of the front brake discs and any uneven wear on the calipers should also be checked, given the higher mileage covered in a short timeframe. The history also warrants closer scrutiny of the rear braking components and front suspension. In September 2022, both rear brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored, and in September 2021, the nearside front lower suspension ball joint had slight play. While neither defect caused a failure, these are progressive wear items. A buyer should inspect the rear discs for lipping and scoring, and check the front lower ball joints and suspension bushes for any deterioration, particularly if the car has been subjected to the heavier use indicated by the recent mileage spike.