The KIA RIO (2011-15) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.25 84 EU5 VR7 is a small, three-door petrol hatchback for buyers seeking affordable everyday transport. In the UK market it sits among city cars and superminis, with more cabin and boot space than runabouts, yet remains easy to park and manoeuvre around town. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 312 look-ups across 150 distinct VINs, a useful sample of interest in this model. Checks show an average private-sale value of £3,400, average recorded mileage of 71,000 miles and annual use of 6,000 miles. Owners had typically had just over two previous keepers in the cars checked. Its 1.25-litre engine and simple, approachable character suit commuting, town errands and first-time drivers, couples or households. The three-door layout is less convenient for rear passengers than a five-door rival, but the Rio is known as a sensible-value alternative to the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa, with neat, appealing styling.