2021 KIA Niro 4 + EV Electric · FT70 ETK

The vehicle's most recent MOT test on 2 February 2026 shows a worsening maintenance trend. While the car passed after addressing immediate defects, the tester recorded a failure due to an offside rear service brake being excessively binding and a nearside front inner tyre worn close to the legal limit. This follows a pattern of tyre-related issues seen in the January 2025 test at 65,206 miles, where both nearside and offside front tyres were flagged as worn on the edges. The mileage accumulation is high for a 2021 vehicle, averaging approximately 17,000 miles per year. The data shows significant usage, with the odometer rising from 48,049 miles in February 2024 to 65,206 miles by January 2025, and reaching 85,195 miles by February 2026. This rapid increase suggests heavy motorway or long-distance driving, which typically accelerates the wear on consumables such as tyres, brake pads, and suspension components. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking system and the suspension geometry. The recurring advisory regarding tyres being worn on the edges suggests potential issues with wheel alignment or worn suspension bushes that may be causing uneven tread wear. Given the recent failure for a binding offside rear brake, a thorough check of the brake calipers and discs is necessary to ensure the issue is fully resolved and not indicative of a wider hydraulic or mechanical fault. The windscreen wiper failure in February 2024 at 48,049 miles appears to be an isolated consumable issue, but the recent mechanical failures regarding brakes and tyres indicate that maintenance has become more reactive rather than preventative. Inspecting the condition of the tyres and checking for any signs of uneven wear across all four corners will be essential to confirm the vehicle's current mechanical stability.