2020 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · MW20 MDN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern regarding basic consumable upkeep. While the most recent test on 12 August 2025 at 52,626 miles passed, it followed a failure just four miles prior. That failure was triggered by an offside front tyre with tread depth below the legal limit and a perished offside rear tyre. This indicates that the previous owner only addressed tyre issues when forced to by a failing MOT result. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 20,599 miles and August 2024 at 33,465 miles, the car covered over 13,000 miles, representing a higher than average usage period compared to the 19,000 miles covered in the following year. This type of fluctuation in usage suggests regular driving, yet the recurring tyre failures suggest that the owner is reactive rather than proactive with routine service intervals. A buyer should personally inspect the remaining tyres for uneven wear, as the record shows the offside front was already worn to the edge in 2024. This specific wear pattern often indicates alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that the tester did not explicitly flag. Given the history of neglecting tyre condition, the focus should remain on the physical state of the rubber components and suspension assembly to ensure no hidden mechanical wear has developed during the high-mileage periods.