2021 KIA Niro 2 EV Electricity · FG71 EAP

The 2021 Kia Niro 2 EV holds a current MOT that passed on 2 June 2026 at 58,090 miles, so the certificate is fresh and valid for a full twelve months from that date. The overall maintenance trend is broadly stable, though a recurring front-tyre wear pattern and a minor windscreen note prevent the record from being entirely clean. The most recent test flagged a windscreen defect under item 3.2 (a) (i), described as damaged but not adversely affecting the driver's view, which is a minor cosmetic or chip-type issue rather than a structural concern. Mileage progression is consistent with light-to-average use. The car recorded 29,347 miles in October 2024, 34,121 miles by June 2025, 46,752 miles by December 2025, and 58,090 miles in June 2026, indicating an annualised figure close to 11,600 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden leaps between tests, and the annual test intervals align with normal ownership patterns rather than long periods of inactivity. The most notable recurring theme is uneven front-tyre wear. In October 2024 both front tyres were flagged as worn close to legal limit and worn on edge under item 5.2.3 (e), and by December 2025 the advisory returned for both front tyres in the same condition. This pattern points to a persistent alignment, suspension bush, or tracking issue rather than simple neglect, as the wear is consistently at the edges rather than the centre. A prospective buyer should have the front suspension and steering geometry inspected, paying close attention to wishbone bushes, tie rod ends, and any uneven inner or outer shoulder wear on the current tyres. Beyond the tyres, the record is otherwise free of serious mechanical or structural defects. The windscreen note from June 2026 is minor but should still be examined in person to confirm the damage has not spread or begun to impair the swept area of the wipers. Given the electric drivetrain, a test drive should focus on regenerative braking feel, any drivetrain vibration, and the condition of the battery cooling vents and underbody for corrosion or impact damage, none of which are flagged in the MOT but are prudent checks on a five-year-old EV.