2022 KIA Niro 4 + EV Electric · CE22 AAA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred consumable and mechanical upkeep. While the most recent test on March 6, 2026 at 39,107 miles was a pass, it highlighted significant advisories across all four tyres. The presence of tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven edge wear, alongside a nearside rear inner tyre showing signs of perishing, indicates a failure to address basic fitments prior to the inspection deadline. At 39,107 miles over four years, the Kia Niro averages approximately 9,777 miles per year. This aligns closely with typical usage patterns for a modern electric vehicle. The gap between the March 2025 test at 36,210 miles and the March 2026 test shows a consistent accumulation of nearly 3,000 miles, suggesting regular road use rather than long periods of inactivity. However, the mileage is sufficient to have initiated the wear noted in the suspension and braking components. A buyer must pay close attention to the rear suspension assembly. The tester flagged both nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushes as worn in both the March 2025 failure and the subsequent pass. Although these did not result in a failure at the time, the recurring nature of this adviser suggests the rubber is deteriorating. Furthermore, the rear braking system shows a history of issues; the March 2025 failure noted an excessively binding offside rear service brake, accompanied by thin pads and a pitted disc. A physical inspection is required to determine if the binding caliper has been properly serviced or replaced and if the mechanical issue persists. The uneven wear noted on the tyres in the 2026 test also necessitates a professional check of the wheel alignment geometry. Given that three out of four tyres showed specific edge wear, the vehicle may be tracking out of specification, which accelerates tyre degradation. While the vehicle shows no structural integrity concerns, the data reflects a previous owner who only took enough action when prompted by an MOT failure rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule.