2017 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · CV17 CGZ

The 2017 Kia Niro presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 February 2026 at 38,378 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an anomalous failure on the same date and mileage that listed no defects, likely an administrative reversal rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests from February 2023 through February 2025 also passed cleanly with no advisories, showing no worsening or recurring mechanical issues across the record. Mileage sits low for a nine-year-old vehicle at 38,378 miles, averaging roughly 4,264 miles per year. The DVSA data shows gentle, consistent accumulation: 31,144 miles in February 2023, 33,797 in February 2024, 36,072 in February 2025, and 38,378 by February 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. Such light use implies the car spent periods standing, which can age tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes through stagnation rather than friction wear. The clean MOT history gives the buyer little to chase on paper, yet low-use hybrids still warrant a physical check. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing from inactivity, and confirm brake discs are free of corrosion or binding calipers after standing. Verify the exhaust emissions and 12V battery health, as both suffer on cars driven short distances. Given the same-day fail-pass with zero defects, request the garage's test log to rule out a data error. Otherwise the Niro's record reflects an owner who kept basic upkeep current, with no structural or mechanical risks flagged across five years of testing.