KIA NIRO 4 EV2020 · Electric

The Kia Niro 4 EV presents a clean roadworthiness picture at its most recent examination. The October 2025 test at 93,357 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the three years of available history is stable with no mechanical or structural advisories raised. The record shows two paired fail-and-pass entries on the same dates in 2024 and 2025, both at 77,927 and 93,357 miles respectively, with no defects listed on either failure. This pattern points to administrative or documentation issues at the testing station rather than worsening vehicle condition, as the car cleared with zero faults on the same day in each case. Mileage has accumulated well above typical norms for a six-year-old EV. From the October 2023 test at 56,845 miles to October 2024 at 77,927 miles the car covered 21,082 miles in twelve months, then a further 15,430 miles to the October 2025 test at 93,357 miles. That averages roughly 15,560 miles per year and suggests sustained high-speed or commuter use rather than short urban trips. The sparse record, with only three test dates and no advisories, gives little insight into consumable replacement intervals, though the absence of tyre or brake wear flags implies those items stayed within limits across each annual cycle. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness given the high annual mileage. Electric drivetrain components and HV battery cooling systems warrant a diagnostic scan to confirm state of health, as MOT testing does not assess battery degradation. The repeated same-day fail-pass entries mean the DVSA record alone cannot confirm the car was roadworthy immediately before each retest, so verifying the V5C and test certificate numbers against the government portal is prudent before purchase.