2023 KIA EV6 GT-Line Electric · GL72 JCZ

A single MOT test sits on file for this 2023 Kia EV6 GT-Line, recorded on 9 January 2026 with a pass alongside an advisory noting rear tyres worn on edges and low in tread at approximately 3mm. While a pass is the immediate result, the edge wear pattern flagged on the rear axle is a notable mechanical signal. Uneven shoulder wear on rear tyres, particularly on a high-riding, relatively heavy electric crossover, often points to misalignment, worn suspension linkages, or excessive camber. On a vehicle of this age, suspension bushes, rear control arms, and shock absorber mounting points should be regarded as primary inspection points rather than assumed sound, and any knocking, rear-end wallow over undulations, or uneven scuffing across the tread face would warrant closer mechanical examination. The recorded mileage of 73,435 miles against a three-year age equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 24,478 miles, which is markedly high for a passenger EV of this vintage. Such sustained high mileage means brake components, tyres, suspension bushings, and underbody protective coatings have been worked continuously rather than sporadically. The combination of high mileage and observed rear tyre wear is mechanically consistent; components related to alignment geometry and high-load service items such as tyres will have reached service thresholds sooner than they would on a lower-mileage example. The single recorded test also means there is no longitudinal pattern to evaluate, leaving the January 2026 advisory as the only on-record indicator of wear trajectory. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the rear suspension assembly, including trailing arms, anti-roll bar linkages, and bump stops, as well as the condition of the rear brake discs and pads, which on high-mileage EVs can exhibit corrosion pitting on the disc faces even when pad material remains serviceable. Steering response should be checked for any pulling to one side, which could suggest rear wheel misalignment secondary to worn components, and the rear tyres should be inspected for feathering or one-sided wear rather than just overall tread depth. Test drive evaluation should include firm braking from moderate speed to detect any vibration through the pedal or steering, as well as slow-speed manoeuvres over broken surfaces to expose any clonks or rattles from the rear suspension, both of which are typical symptoms on vehicles operating at this mileage. Given the EV6's regenerative braking system, which heavily reduces brake pad usage under steady motorway running, the friction braking components may present as lightly worn in terms of pad material but the discs themselves should still be examined for lipping and corrosion, particularly after wet weather operation. Underbody inspection is strongly recommended, ideally with the vehicle raised, to check for corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake line integrity, and any signs of damage to the high-voltage cable routing, areas that accumulate wear proportionally to mileage on UK roads. The rear tyre advisory recorded at the most recent test should be treated as a present-day budget item, and a four-wheel alignment check would be prudent to confirm whether the wear pattern is isolated to the tyres or indicative of broader geometry concerns before purchase is finalised.