2022 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · LD22 DVH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a period of instability that was recently resolved. The most recent test on March 3, 2026 at 10,650 miles passed, but it introduced an advisory for a perishing nearside rear tyre. This represents an improving trend following a significant failure in January 2025, where the car was rejected due to an inoperative engine malfunction indicator light and a defective electronic parking brake. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,662 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between January 2025 and March 2026, during which the car covered only 1,751 miles over 14 months. While low mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, it increases the risk of flat-spototted tyres and rubber degradation, as evidenced by the cracking on the rear tyre identified in the latest MOT. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the electronic parking brake system to ensure the fault noted in 2025 has been permanently rectified and is not recurring. The engine malfunction indicator light should also be monitored during a test drive to confirm no hidden fault codes remain. Given the low annual mileage, the inspection should specifically check the brake discs for surface corrosion and verify the tyre sidewalls for further signs of dry cracking, which often occurs when vehicles sit for extended periods.