2022 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · FG22 JVV

The mechanical record for this 2022 Kia Niro is exceptionally sparse, with only a single failed test recorded on the DVSA history across all documented entries. The most recent examination on 2 June 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects noted, which mirrors the earlier pass dated 11 June 2025. That same date also carries the only failure on file, classified as a Dangerous defect for an offside front tyre with ply or cords exposed. Because this is an isolated, single-component tyre issue rather than a systemic or structural failure, the overall test trend reads as stable and unremarkable, although the absence of any advisory data means there is very little diagnostic insight into the gradual wear patterns of the suspension, brakes, or underbody components at this stage. With four years on the road and 32,181 miles recorded, this Niro is accumulating mileage at roughly 8,000 miles annually, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a privately used family crossover of this age. There are no extended gaps between tests that would suggest long periods off the road, and the mileage progression between the 2025 and 2026 tests is consistent with regular rather than sporadic use. This kind of moderate, steady usage typically allows tyres, brake pads, and discs to wear at a predictable rate without the extremes of corrosion that come from very low annual mileage or the accelerated component fatigue associated with high-mileage motorway work. It also means the hybrid powertrain and 12V auxiliary systems are likely to have been exercised regularly. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any recorded advisories is a double-edged signal: while it indicates nothing was flagged as approaching failure at the time of test, it does not provide evidence of preventative maintenance or component condition between examinations. Particular attention should therefore be paid to the items most likely to need replacement at this mileage band, namely the front brake pads and discs, which on a Niro of this age and mileage may be approaching their second set of pads. During a test drive, listen for any graunching or squealing under light braking that could indicate worn pads, and feel for any pulsation through the brake pedal that would suggest disc lipping or warping. Inspect the nearside and offside front tyres carefully for any cuts, bulges, or uneven shoulder wear, particularly on the inside edge which can point to worn suspension bushes or alignment drift following kerb impact. The suspension is another area worth probing given the absence of recorded advisory data. With typical UK road conditions, the front lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and rear coil springs are common wear items on Niro-platform vehicles once they pass the 30,000-mile mark. On the test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which can indicate perished bushes or worn drop links. Check for any pulling to one side under braking or a vague, wandering feel in the steering that could suggest geometry issues or worn tie rod ends. Finally, inspect the underbody and wheel arches for any surface corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe mounting points and brake pipe runs, as the South East's winter salt exposure commonly initiates rust in these areas well before any advisory threshold is reached.