KIA NIRO 4 + EV2020 · Electric

The vehicle presents a fundamentally sound roadworthiness profile with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 28 November 2025 at 40,946 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the same date logged a failure at identical mileage and likewise no defects, indicating an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Across the earlier tests, the 25 November 2024 examination at 34,134 miles and the 5 December 2023 test at 26,215 miles both passed cleanly. The absence of advisories on brake discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, corrosion or structural integrity points to consistent upkeep. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a six-year-old EV, averaging roughly 6,800 miles per year. The record shows 26,215 miles on 5 December 2023, rising to 34,134 miles by 25 November 2024, a 7,919-mile increment over twelve months. By 28 November 2025 the odometer read 40,946 miles, adding only 6,812 miles across the subsequent year. Such linear progression reveals no abrupt gaps or excessive wear cycles. The sparse yet clean history suggests the previous keeper maintained the car to a standard that avoided consumable neglect such as tyre tread or wiper blade deficiencies. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of high-stress components despite the unblemished MOT trail. The tester never flagged binding calipers, underbody corrosion or suspension bushes, and exhaust emissions fall outside scope for this EV, but standing periods implied by lower annual mileage can conceal seized suspension joints or flat-spotted tyres. We recommend scrutinising brake disc condition, steering rack gaiters and high-voltage battery cooling integrity, as these sit beyond routine MOT parameters. The duplicate test entry on 28 November 2025 warrants a check of the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm no hidden rejection reason.