2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · FL68 LFF

The 2018 Kia Niro presents a stable and unblemished maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 17 October 2025 at 7,351 miles. Every recorded MOT test since 2021 has passed without a single defect, indicating a vehicle that has required no mechanical or structural remediation. This consistent record suggests the car has been well-maintained and free of recurring faults, with no worsening or emerging issues evident in the DVSA data. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging just 919 miles annually. Between the 2021 test at 4,127 miles and the 2022 test at 5,440 miles, the car covered 1,313 miles. The following year, mileage increased by only 607 miles, reaching 6,047 miles by 6 November 2023. A slight uptick occurred between November 2023 and October 2024, adding 146 miles, before a more noticeable jump of 1,158 miles occurred between October 2024 and October 2025. This pattern points to prolonged periods of static use, which carries its own mechanical considerations despite the low overall distance covered. Despite the flawless MOT record, the extremely low annual mileage warrants a focused physical inspection of components susceptible to deterioration from standing rather than wear from use. A buyer should closely examine the tyre sidewalls and tread for perishing or flat spots, as tyres age structurally regardless of tread depth. Brake discs and calipers require checking for surface corrosion and binding, common issues when a vehicle sits unused for extended periods. Suspension bushes and seals should be inspected for drying or cracking, and the exhaust system must be assessed for internal condensation corrosion, a frequent byproduct of short, cold-start journeys that never reach optimal operating temperature.