KIA NIRO 3 EV2021 · Electric

The 2021 Kia Niro 3 EV presents a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 24 June 2025 at 37,892 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the 27 June 2024 test at 29,404 miles also passed, with only a non-mechanical observation that a rear child seat prevented full inspection of the adult belt. The maintenance record shows no recurring or worsening faults across the two available entries. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a five-year-old vehicle. The car covered 8,488 miles between June 2024 and June 2025, averaging roughly 7,578 miles per year since registration. The DVSA history is sparse, containing just two tests, yet both are clean apart from the child seat note. No rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps appear in the recorded data. A buyer should still verify the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs during a physical inspection, as EV weight places higher static load on these components despite the clean MOT record. The absence of advisories means no corrosion, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity issues were flagged, though standing periods common with lower mileage can conceal flat-spotted tyres or seized calipers. Given the child seat notation in 2024, confirm the rear adult seatbelt retracts and latches without obstruction. The record implies conscientious upkeep by previous keepers, but a pre-purchase inspection remains prudent on any used EV of this age.