2020 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric · SW70 BCK
2020 KIA Niro (1.6L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Nov 2020. Recorded mileage 31,557 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA NIRO
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
SW70 BCK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 31,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW70 BCK Mileage History
- 12/10/202321,967 mi
- 13/12/202427,947 mi+5,980 mi
- 13/12/202531,557 mi+3,610 mi
- 16/12/202531,557 mi
Average of roughly 4,400 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SW70 BCK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Kia Niro (SW70 BCK) between October 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 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: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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