2020 KIA Niro 4 EV Electric · AE70 WKM

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding rear suspension and tyre wear. While it passed the latest test in August 2025 at 21,889 miles, the tester flagged the separation of trailing arm bushes on both the nearside and offside rear. This follows a relatively clean 2024 test where only tyre issues were noted, indicating that rubber suspension components are now actively degrading and requiring attention. The mileage profile is significantly low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,648 miles per year since the initial 2023 record. This low usage often suggests short trips or long periods of inactivity, which can sometimes lead to premature hardening of rubber components like bushes and tyres. The gap of 4,334 miles between the August 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 4,587 miles in the following year, shows consistent but light usage patterns that do not justify the mechanical wear currently being observed. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry to assess the extent of the trailing arm separation. The recurring issue of stepped rear tyres in both 2024 and 2025 suggests an ongoing alignment fault or incorrect camber setting that has not been properly rectified. It is also necessary to check the front tyres for uneven wear, as the previous record indicated they were nearing the legal limit a year ago. Replacing the worn bushes and performing a professional wheel alignment is essential to prevent further premature degradation of new tyres.