2022 KIA EV6 GT-Line Electric · OV71 HAU

The vehicle most recently passed its DVSA MOT test on 27 January 2026 with no advisories or defects recorded, indicating a clean roadworthy condition at the point of test. The history shows a prior pass on 29 January 2025 followed immediately by a failure on the same date, which is a notable anomaly in the record. This pattern is not uncommon and typically indicates that a defect was identified during the initial examination on that day, rectified shortly thereafter, and the vehicle was immediately resubmitted and passed without the tester formally logging advisory items. Because both the prior and subsequent tests are clean with no recorded advisories, the maintenance trend appears stable and the vehicle has not demonstrated any recurring component deterioration across the available test history. With a recorded mileage of 56,111 miles over approximately four years, the annual usage rate of around 14,028 miles per year is higher than the national average and suggests the EV6 has been used consistently as a primary or high-utilisation vehicle rather than for short, light duties. For an electric vehicle, this consistent and relatively high mileage is generally favourable as it indicates regular battery cycling and operation of the regenerative braking system, which helps preserve brake component life. However, the higher than average mileage does place greater wear demand on suspension components, tyres, wheel bearings and the steering rack, all of which should be inspected carefully given the working environment in which the vehicle has operated. Given the clean MOT history, prospective buyers should focus their inspection efforts on age and mileage related items not always captured during standard testing. The tyres should be closely examined for tread depth and, importantly, for signs of sidewall cracking or perishing which can occur even on low-wear tyres due to environmental exposure and age related rubber degradation. The wheels and brake calipers should be inspected for any signs of corrosion or seizing, and the brake discs checked for lipping or uneven wear which can develop with sustained use. A thorough test drive should be conducted to identify any suspension noises, steering irregularities or abnormal vibrations, listening carefully for knocks or clonks from the front suspension bushes and anti-roll bar linkages which are known wear items on vehicles of this mileage. Additional checks should include verification of the 12V auxiliary battery condition, as low voltage or failing cells can cause a multitude of seemingly unrelated electrical faults on modern vehicles. The high voltage traction battery state of health should ideally be confirmed through a dealer diagnostic or specialist battery health report, given the mileage and age. The cooling system for the traction battery and the electric drive units should be inspected for any signs of leaks or degradation of the associated hoses. Finally, prospective buyers should confirm the full service history, ensuring that all scheduled maintenance has been carried out at the correct intervals, that any firmware updates have been applied, and that the charging cable and equipment supplied with the vehicle are present and in serviceable condition.