The KIA RIO (2001-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.3 ICE is a small petrol hatchback for affordable everyday motoring. In the UK market it sits among city cars and superminis, with five doors and a boot but less space than a family car. Today, it is a budget-focused used choice for buyers. Mycarcheck.com records are limited: nine look-ups covered nine different VINs, so figures are a small snapshot rather than a broad market survey. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £300, average recorded mileage of 50,000 miles and annual mileage of 4,000 miles. Cars had about three previous keepers on average. The KIA Rio 1.3 suits first-time drivers, commuters or anyone wanting an inexpensive runabout for local trips. Its five-door layout makes access easy, while its simple drive suits trips. Against Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa rivals, it is a less familiar alternative; inspect condition carefully before buying an older example.