2022 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · FL22 WLP

The Kia Niro presents a stable and improving roadworthiness profile, culminating in a fully clean pass on 7 April 2026 at 29,384 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant step forward from the previous test on 11 April 2025 at 20,713 miles, where the tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on their inner edges. The absence of any advisories or failures in the most recent test indicates that the previous tyre wear issue has been actively addressed, suggesting attentive maintenance during the last year. The mileage accumulation is moderate and consistent with typical use for a four-year-old vehicle. Between the April 2025 test at 20,713 miles and the April 2026 test at 29,384 miles, the car covered 8,671 miles in twelve months, which aligns with the overall annual average of roughly 7,346 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded data that would raise concerns about long periods of inactivity or odometer discrepancies. The record is sparse but clean, with only two logged tests available. The recurring fault pattern centres entirely on front tyre wear, specifically uneven inner-edge degradation. Inner-edge wear on both front tyres simultaneously is a classic indicator of excessive negative camber or worn suspension bushes and tracking misalignment rather than simple neglect. A prospective buyer should have the front suspension geometry professionally inspected, paying close attention to the condition of the lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and strut mounts. Tyre pressures and alignment history should also be verified to confirm the underlying cause has been corrected rather than simply masked by new rubber. Beyond the tyre-related items, the clean 2026 result provides reasonable confidence in the braking system, exhaust emissions, structural integrity, and steering components at the time of testing. Given the relatively low mileage and the recent pass, no major mechanical red flags are evident on paper. A standard pre-purchase inspection covering suspension, drivetrain, and body corrosion remains prudent, but the MOT record itself points to a well-maintained vehicle with a resolving rather than worsening fault history.