Kia Rio 2011 on hold till 27.10

Worth knowing

• Above-average kilometres: 249,100 km, high whatever its age. Ask for the service history, and when the timing belt and clutch were last done.
• 25,000 km fewer than similar cars for sale, which have about 274,000 km.
• An older car: 15 years old. Cars over ten years need an NCT every year, and repairs and parts weigh more in what it costs to keep.

Why we say so

13 Kia Rios from 2010 to 2012, diesel, manual are for sale now. Most ask €1,800 to €3,000, with about 274,000 km on the clock. This one is cheaper than 11 of the 13, near the bottom of the range. The market price above also allows for its exact year and mileage.