2020 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · LD70 DKF

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in attention to consumable items. The most recent test in December 2025 at 49,618 miles passed with only minor advisories regarding an insecure nearside rear lamp and a deteriorated plate. This represents a significant shift from the previous test in January 2025, where the vehicle faced multiple advisories related to tyre condition and age. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-use cycles, averaging approximately 8,270 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 12,348 miles between the August 2023 test at 25,914 miles and the January 2025 test at 38,262 miles. The subsequent accumulation of 11,356 miles over the following eleven months leading to the final test indicates a recent increase in vehicle usage frequency, which explains the accelerated wear observed on the front tyres during the winter inspection. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the tyre suite, as the January 2025 record flagged both front tyres as worn to the legal limit and noted all tyres showed signs of perishing. While the vehicle has passed since then, evidence of cracking suggests the rubber compound may be reaching the end of its structural despite despite low mileage. The buyer should also verify the rear registration lamp housing to ensure it has been secured properly as per the most recent MOT advisory. No structural corrosion or serious mechanical failures have appeared in the history, suggesting the primary chassis and drivetrain remain sound.