2021 KIA EV6 AIR Electric · LC71 GUG

The defining element of this Kia EV6's MOT record is a pattern of tyre-related advisories emerging on both inner and outer edges, culminating in the most recent test on 14 August 2026 where the vehicle initially failed before being issued a pass later the same day. The failure itself was driven by two major defects that are largely unrelated to long-term wear: an ineffective windscreen wiper and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. Neither item suggests structural decline, but the TPMS fault on a 2021 vehicle is worth scrutinising, as it can point to a failed sensor within one of the wheels, corroded valve stems, or a deeper issue within the monitoring module. The accompanying advisory for an offside front inner tyre worn close to the legal limit and on its edge is a more significant mechanical signal, particularly because it follows a 2025 advisory on the nearside rear outer tyre showing both edge wear and a cut, indicating that uneven or premature tyre wear has now appeared at three separate wheel positions across consecutive tests. Recorded mileage stands at 41,999 miles over approximately five years, equating to a usage rate of around 8,400 miles per year, which is broadly typical for the age of the vehicle. There are no extended gaps between test entries and no sudden mileage jumps, suggesting the car has been in consistent rather than sporadic use. For an EV6, this level of annual mileage is well within the parameters where high-voltage battery degradation should remain modest, though a prospective buyer should still verify the state of health of the traction battery through the dealer or a specialist diagnostic tool. The relatively even usage also means that consumable wear, particularly brake discs and pads which can suffer from surface corrosion on EVs due to heavy regenerative braking, should be inspected carefully despite the modest mileage accumulation. Given the recurring edge-wear advisories across multiple wheels, a test drive should include attention to steering alignment symptoms. Any pulling to one side under steady acceleration or braking, a steering wheel that sits off-centre, or uneven scrubbing noises from the tyres would suggest the underlying geometry issue has not been resolved and could be causing the premature inner-edge wear now flagged on the offside front. The nearside rear advisory from 2025 noted both edge wear and a cut in the same tyre; cuts of this nature can occasionally develop into bulges over time, so a physical inspection of the sidewalls for any raised areas or cracking is worthwhile, even though the 2026 test did not re-flag that wheel. It is also prudent to check the tread depth across all four corners with a gauge rather than relying on visual estimation, as an inner-edge wear pattern can leave the outer tread looking healthy while the inner shoulder approaches the legal 1.6mm limit. The wiper failure on the 14 August 2026 test should be confirmed as remedied, but is unlikely to recur once a new blade or wiper mechanism has been fitted, and does not represent a chronic mechanical concern. The TPMS fault is the more notable residual item, and on a test drive the buyer should observe whether the tyre pressure warning light extinguishes promptly after the car is driven a short distance, or remains illuminated, which would indicate the fault has not been properly cleared or the underlying sensor issue persists. Finally, given the EV6's regenerative braking system, the brake pedal should feel responsive and the vehicle should pull up squarely without pulling to either side under braking, as seized rear calipers are a known issue on EVs that see mixed urban and motorway use, even at relatively modest mileages such as this one.