2022 KIA Niro 4 + EV Electric · NL71 FUV

This KIA Niro EV presents an essentially unblemished MOT record, with three consecutive passes and only a single advisory across its entire testing history: an offside rear nail in the tyre recorded at the March 2026 test. That lone advisory is a road-debris puncture rather than any indication of mechanical deterioration, and the two preceding tests in January and March 2025 were entirely clean with no defects recorded whatsoever. The trend is stable and favourable, with no recurring advisories, no failures, and no pattern of wear-related defects emerging on suspension, brakes, steering, or structural components. The recorded mileage of 13,512 miles over roughly four years equates to approximately 3,378 miles per year, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. The test dates themselves are worth noting: two passes occurred within roughly ten weeks of each other in early 2025, which is unusual but not concerning in itself, and may simply reflect a change of ownership or an early test ahead of sale. Low annual mileage on an electric vehicle means reduced wear on friction brakes, since regenerative braking does much of the work, and minimal drivetrain fatigue. However, light use can allow brake discs to develop surface corrosion between uses, and tyres can age or flat-spot even when tread depth remains generous, so the low figure should not be read as a guarantee of component freshness. The only specific item flagged in the record is the nail in the offside rear tyre, so the first check for any buyer is to establish whether that tyre was professionally repaired to British Standard, replaced, or is still carrying the original puncture. Inspect the offside rear tyre closely for a plug or patch repair, check tread depth and sidewall condition across all four corners, and confirm the tyres match in brand and specification axle by axle. Given the low annual mileage, also examine the tyre sidewalls for perishing or cracking consistent with age rather than wear. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or rattling over broken surfaces that might betray early suspension bush or drop-link wear, and feel for any pull or vibration under braking that could indicate disc corrosion from light use. Confirm smooth, progressive regenerative and friction braking transitions, verify the high-voltage battery charges and reports range as expected, and check that all driver-assistance systems fitted to this trim operate without warning lights. With a clean three-test record and no structural or mechanical advisories, the documented history gives no cause for concern, but a physical inspection of the tyres and brakes remains the sensible priority before purchase.