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2020 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · GY20 JWM

GY20 JWM

2020 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 01 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 24,149 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
KIA NIRO
Year / Origin
2020 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
24,149 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2020
Engine
1580cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2020 Kia Niro presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 29 August 2025 at 24,149 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, confirming the vehicle sits in sound mechanical condition as of that date, roughly ten months before the current review. Mileage remains strikingly low for a six-year-old vehicle. The record shows 21,931 miles in August 2023, rising to 23,352 miles by August 2024 and 24,148 miles at the failed test of 15 August 2025, before the pass two weeks later at 24,149 miles. Annual accumulation averages near 4,025 miles, indicating light use with probable extended standing periods rather than sustained motorway wear. The August 2025 failure at 24,148 miles carries no listed defects, which points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, and the immediate pass confirms no latent problem. No advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear across any test, so the history shows no recurring consumable or structural concerns. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underbody structural integrity and brake caliper freedom given the low mileage and likely static storage. Verify tyre sidewall condition and check for flat spots from prolonged standing, as the clean MOT record offers no insight into these wear patterns the tester would not capture on a pass.
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GY20 JWM Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
  • 24,149 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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GY20 JWM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Kia Niro (GY20 JWM) between August 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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GY20 JWM Mileage History

  1. 03/08/202321,931 mi
  2. 02/08/202423,352 mi+1,421 mi
  3. 15/08/202524,148 mi+796 mi
  4. 29/08/202524,149 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 1,070 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
62
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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