Negotiation & inspection checklist

2015 Kia Rio 5-dörrar 1.2 CVVT Manuell

Bring this along to a viewing — it's a starting point, not a substitute for an in-person inspection by a qualified mechanic.

Suggested opening offer

68,000–74,000 SEK

Can you show Transportstyrelsen's "Fordonets skulder" (vehicle debt) service, or otherwise confirm there is no outstanding vehicle tax, congestion charge, or parking-fine debt tied to this vehicle? Unpaid vehicle debt transfers to the new owner in Sweden, not the previous one, and can lead to Kronofogden seizing the car.
Provide the car’s chassis/VIN and a screenshot or official confirmation from Kia’s recall lookup showing which recalls have been completed for VIN KNADN511AF6487077.
Show stamped service book pages or dated receipts that document mileage progression up to 117,990 km.
Upload receipts for the 2025/2026 brake work (discs, pads and right-rear caliper) and the 2022 AC replacement plus warranty paperwork.
Do you have the latest besiktning certificate or the date of the last inspection? If the car is avställd, how long has it been avställd?
Confirm in writing whether there are any outstanding liens/loans on the vehicle and provide supporting documentation if any.
Are both keys present and what is the tread depth/condition of the included summer and winter tyres?

Never pay a deposit or the full price before you've seen and test-driven the car in person — be wary of pressure to decide immediately ("today only" pricing), or a seller who avoids meeting or an independent inspection.
Pay by bank transfer or Swish, never cash to someone you haven't met or verified, and complete the registered ownership transfer (ägarbyte) digitally at handover rather than leaving it for later.
Verify VIN on the car matches the documents and run Kia’s recall lookup for that VIN.
Test AC operation and inspect the 2022 repair/warranty paperwork.
Drive-test brakes and clutch; ask to see brake receipts and listen for clutch slip and gearbox engagement.
Inspect and measure tread depth on both tyre sets and check for uneven wear.
Check service book/receipts for regular oil changes and dated mileage stamps.
Look under the car for oil leaks and check sills/wheel arches for corrosion; photograph any concerns.
Confirm current besiktning status and date, and check for any körförbud notes in documentation.