2021 KIA Niro 2 Phev S-A 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · KY21 SZG

The vehicle presents as mechanically sound at its most recent MOT on 23 February 2026 at 47,032 miles, where the tester recorded zero defects. That clean pass marks a clear improvement over the two prior annual tests, both of which flagged tyre wear advisories. The maintenance trend is therefore resolving rather than worsening, suggesting the current or most recent keeper has addressed the recurring tyre wear issue. No structural, suspension, braking, or emissions defects appear anywhere on the record. At roughly 9,406 miles per year, the mileage accumulation is typical for a five-year-old plug-in hybrid and indicates consistent use rather than prolonged standing or unusually high annual mileage. The annual test intervals are evenly spaced, each falling in late February, and the mileage jumps between tests are steady at approximately 12,200 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings. The record is clean and consistent, with no failed tests or dangerous defects logged across the vehicle's entire MOT history. The only recurring theme in the advisory history is uneven front tyre wear. In the February 2024 test at 21,618 miles, the tester flagged the nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge. The following year, in February 2025 at 34,796 miles, the advisory moved to the offside front tyre, noted as worn on the inner edge. This pattern of inner and outer edge wear on the front axle points to possible misaligned tracking, worn suspension bushes, or deteriorating front suspension geometry rather than simple neglect. The fact that no tyre advisory appeared in the February 2026 test suggests the issue was corrected, but a buyer should still inspect the front suspension components, including track rod ends, lower arm bushes, and coil springs, and verify the current wheel alignment settings. Uneven tyre wear on a hybrid like the Niro can also indicate regenerative braking system behaviour affecting front axle loading, so checking front brake calipers for binding and inspecting the brake discs for uneven wear would be prudent. Beyond the tyre wear history, the MOT record raises no structural or mechanical red flags. No corrosion, exhaust, braking, or lighting defects have been recorded. A prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough underbody inspection for stone chips or surface rust on the exhaust and subframe, as the MOT only captures defects at the time of testing and not progressive deterioration. Test the hybrid battery performance under electric-only operation and verify the charging cable and inlet for wear. The overall picture is one of a well-maintained vehicle with a minor, now-resolved front-end wear pattern that warrants a closer look at the suspension and alignment during any pre-purchase inspection.