2020 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · KT69 BCU

This 2020 Kia Niro has just passed its MOT on 1 June 2026, but you should treat this result with caution. It failed a test less than a week prior on 26 May with several defects, and the subsequent pass came after minimal mileage was added. This suggests the seller performed the absolute minimum repairs required to secure a certificate rather than addressing underlying wear. There is a clear pattern of mechanical wear consistent with the vehicle's exceptionally high mileage. The history shows the rear service brake was binding and the rear brake disc was worn at the time of the failure, and these exact issues were noted again as minor defects on the pass. A binding brake generates heat and can warp discs, so this needs immediate physical inspection to ensure it is not a safety hazard. The failure also highlighted significant degradation to protective components. The offside front anti-roll bar linkage dust cover and the steering rack gaiter were damaged or missing, allowing dirt to enter critical joints. While these may have been patched or replaced to pass the test, the presence of such faults on a six-year-old car points to a history of hard use. With 171,886 miles recorded over roughly six years, this vehicle has covered an average of nearly 29,000 miles per year.