2022 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · MT22 LKC

The 2022 Kia Niro presents a stable and largely clean roadworthiness record, with its most recent MOT conducted on 13 April 2026 at 22,444 miles resulting in a pass. The only defect recorded was front tyre wear approaching the legal limit, specifically noted on both sides. This is a minor consumable issue rather than an underlying mechanical fault. The prior test on 24 April 2025 at 18,781 miles returned a completely clean pass with zero advisories or defects. Taken together, the maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring structural or mechanical problems emerging across two consecutive annual inspections. The mileage accumulation tells a consistent story of low but regular use. Between the April 2025 test at 18,781 miles and the April 2026 test at 22,444 miles, the vehicle covered 3,663 miles in twelve months. Over its full life from new to the present date, the car has averaged approximately 5,600 miles per year, which is well below the typical UK annual average of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer readings that would suggest the vehicle has been sitting unused for extended periods or that the mileage record has been tampered with. The two data points are clean and logically spaced. Prospective buyers should still carry out a focused in-person inspection, particularly of the front tyres and suspension components. The April 2026 advisory flagged both front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges, which could indicate not just normal use but possible wheel alignment issues or underinflation over time. Have the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and tracking inspected to rule out a misalignment cause that is accelerating tyre wear. The rear brakes and suspension have no recorded defects, but with a vehicle that has spent most of its life doing shorter, lower-speed journeys, check for brake disc surface corrosion and caliper binding that can develop from lack of sustained use. The exhaust and emissions systems have passed without issue at both tests, so no immediate concern exists there. The overall picture is one of a lightly used vehicle with a solid MOT history and no serious mechanical red flags. The front tyre wear is the sole item requiring attention, and whether it points to an alignment fault or simply deferred replacement by the previous owner is something a test drive and physical inspection will quickly reveal.