2022 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · LB22 XLL

The most recent MOT carried out on 18 June 2026 was passed with no recorded defects, following an identical clean result on the 19 June 2025 test. With two consecutive years of fault‑free examinations, the vehicle’s maintenance record appears stable and there is no indication of a deteriorating trend in the areas inspected by the MOT. At four years old the Kia Niro has logged 57,840 miles, averaging roughly 14,500 miles per annum. This is considerably above the typical UK usage pattern for a small family EV, suggesting the car has been employed for regular commuting or longer journeys rather than being left idle for extended periods. The higher annual mileage accelerates wear on mechanical wear items such as suspension bushings, tyre tread and sidewalls, brake pads and discs, as well as the electric drivetrain’s cooling system and high‑voltage battery thermal management components. When inspecting the vehicle, give particular attention to the condition of the tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity; age‑related perishing can appear as cracking or hardening even if the tread is still within legal limits. Examine the suspension for any clunking or excessive play in the front coil springs, lower control arm bushes and rear trailing arm mounts, as accumulated mileage can lead to bush wear and reduced ride quality. Test the braking system at low and moderate speeds, listening for any shudder, uneven pedal feel or pulsation that might indicate disc corrosion, glazing of pads or a binding caliper, which are common after many stop‑start cycles. Verify that the 12‑volt auxiliary battery is holding charge and that the high‑voltage battery coolant is at the correct level and free of contamination, as both are time‑sensitive in an EV of this age. Finally, request a full service history and any records of battery health checks, as the Niro’s lithium‑ion pack will have lost a modest amount of capacity after close to 60 000 miles and four years of use. Look for evidence of scheduled coolant replacements and inverter coolant flushes, and confirm that the charging port and cable connectors are free of corrosion or damage. A diagnostic scan for any stored fault codes, especially those relating to regenerative braking, thermal management or range estimation, will give further confidence that the vehicle’s electronic systems remain robust and that no latent issues are hidden beneath the clean MOT reports.