2020 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · RK70 MKJ
2020 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 24 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 43,349 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK70 MKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 43,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK70 MKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Kia Niro (RK70 MKJ) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
RK70 MKJ Mileage History
- 20/09/202322,240 mi
- 28/08/202432,267 mi+10,027 mi
- 28/08/202432,267 mi
- 18/09/202538,581 mi+6,314 mi
- 17/09/202643,349 mi+4,768 mi
Average of roughly 7,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Niro (DE)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Low-speed DCT hesitation and clutch wearModerate
The hybrid system masks it at times, but the 6DCT can still feel jerky or hesitant when creeping, parking or pulling away uphill if the clutch or actuator calibration is off.
- Rear brake corrosion and bindingModerate
Because regenerative braking does much of the work, rear discs and calipers can corrode or stick badly on low-mileage cars, causing MOT advisories and expensive catch-up maintenance.
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