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KIA NIRO2020 · 1.6L Hybrid Electric (Clean)

ME02 ART

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 2020 KIA NIRO? It's a Hybrid Electric (Clean) with a 1580cc engine showing 27,077 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 28/06/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
Fuel
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2020
Engine
1580cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle maintains a positive roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend across its recorded history. The most recent test conducted in June 2025 at 27,077 miles resulted in a pass, though it introduced an advisory regarding a rear tyre showing signs of cracking. This indicates that while the mechanical components remain sound, the vehicle is beginning to show signs of age-related degradation rather than mileage-related wear. The mileage pattern is consistently low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. Between June 2023 at 8,475 miles and June 2024 at 16,537 miles, the car covered roughly 8,000 miles, followed by a further increase of 10,540 miles leading up to the 2025 test. This low usage suggests minimal strain on the drivetrain and suspension, but the long intervals between tests also increase the risk of rubber components perishing from sitting stationary. A buyer should specifically inspect the condition of all tyres, as the June 2025 advisory suggests the rubber is perishing due to age despite sufficient tread depth. Because the car has sat for extended periods, a physical check of the brake discs is necessary to identify surface corrosion or seized calipers which often occur in low-mileage vehicles. The history shows no structural defects or recurring mechanical failures, suggesting the core integrity of the chassis remains well-preserved.

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72
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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 28, 2026, 01:00 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2020, this Kia Niro with plate ME02 ART has undergone 3 MOT inspections since June 2023.

Across its entire MOT history, this Kia has a 100% success rate (3 passes and 0 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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PASS
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ADVISORY