2022 KIA Niro 2 EV Electric · LC72 TKX

A consistent record of clean MOT passes across all recorded tests, most recently on 20 October 2025, establishes this 2022 Kia Niro 2 EV as a mechanically sound vehicle from a roadworthiness perspective. With no advisories, failures, or defects logged at any stage, the inspection history does not flag any emerging wear patterns, corrosion concerns, or component deterioration that would typically be expected to surface on a high-use EV of this age. The absence of recurring flags on suspension, braking, or underbody components is particularly reassuring for a chassis and rolling stock that have clearly been subjected to regular annual testing. The overall trajectory is one of stable compliance rather than deteriorating condition, which is the hallmark of a vehicle that has accumulated mileage in a straightforward manner without significant underlying issues being masked. With around 80,250 miles covered over four years, this Niro is averaging roughly 20,000 miles annually, which places it firmly in the higher-use bracket for its age. There are no gaps in the MOT testing record that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the spacing of tests at six to twelve month intervals is consistent with continuous active service rather than sporadic use. Mechanically, this kind of annual mileage on an electric vehicle is well within the operational envelope that Kia designed the Niro platform to handle, and the high-voltage powertrain components are typically less mileage-sensitive than equivalent internal combustion units. The greater concern with an EV of this usage level lies not with the battery or electric motors, but rather with the conventional mechanical items that wear in proportion to road miles, namely the brake discs, pads, suspension bushes, coil springs, tyres, and steering components. Given the mileage and the clean MOT record, particular attention should be paid to the conventional braking system, as regenerative braking in EVs reduces pad wear but can leave the discs prone to surface corrosion from infrequent mechanical application. During a test drive, listen for any binding, roughness, or judder through the brake pedal and check for pulling to one side under firm braking, which could indicate a seized caliper slide or uneven pad transfer. Tyre condition should be inspected closely for uneven shoulder wear, which would point to worn suspension bushes or alignment issues accumulated over the high mileage. Additionally, have the ride quality assessed over broken surfaces and speed humps to detect any knocking, clonking, or excessive vertical movement that might suggest tired damper units or deteriorated anti-roll bar linkages, none of which would necessarily have surfaced as an MOT failure but are common on vehicles of this usage profile. A diagnostic scan of the high-voltage system and a battery state-of-health report from a Kia specialist would also be prudent to verify that the traction battery retains acceptable capacity for its age and mileage. From a structural and underbody standpoint, the clean MOT history provides no evidence of corrosion on subframes, brake lines, or suspension arms, but a physical inspection on a ramp remains advisable given the mileage accumulation and the fact that EVs of this vintage are beginning to enter the phase where protective coatings on underbody components can degrade. Check for any signs of fluid seepage around the electric drivetrain casings, although the absence of combustion-related oily residues makes underfloor inspection somewhat cleaner than on a petrol or diesel equivalent. The steering rack and column should be checked for free movement without notchiness, and the wheel bearings listened to for any drone or rumble that changes with vehicle speed, as these are consumable items that wear with mileage regardless of powertrain type.