2020 KIA Niro 4 EV Electric · LF70 JOU

The Kia Niro 4 EV presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 May 2025 at 42,903 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 24 May 2024 at 34,327 miles confirms no outstanding advisories or mechanical faults have accumulated across the ownership period. Recorded mileage sits at 42,903 against a six-year lifespan, equating to circa 7,150 miles per year and reflecting typical use for this model age. The DVSA log shows 26,060 miles at the 11 September 2023 test, rising to 34,326 miles on 23 May 2024 and 34,327 miles the following day after a failed administrative retest with no defects listed. The jump from 26,060 to 34,327 over eight months is modest; the single-mile repeat between the 2024 fail and pass indicates a paperwork or presentation issue rather than a mechanical defect. Sparse, clean records give little basis to suspect neglected consumable wear. The 23 May 2024 failure carries no recorded defects, so the rejection likely stemmed from a non-mechanical cause such as a documentation mismatch or test anomaly rather than worn tyres, binding calipers, or suspension bushes. A buyer should still verify in person that brake discs, coil springs, and structural integrity are free from corrosion, given the vehicle's age and lower annual mileage which can mask standing-water damage. No recurring faults, advisories, or emissions concerns appear across the four entries. Previous keepers appear to have maintained the EV to a standard that cleared every substantive test; the lone failure shows no trend of skipped upkeep. A pre-purchase inspection should nonetheless confirm tyre tread depth and wiper condition, as these consumables fall outside MOT defect capture until worn beyond limits.