2018 KIA Niro 1.6L Hybrid electric (clean) · WT18 AED

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean testing record over the last eighteen months. The most recent inspection conducted on 24 December 2025 at 137,856 miles resulted in no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of consistent passes throughout 2024 and 2025, indicating that the vehicle is currently being maintained to a functional standard despite its high mileage. The mileage data reveals heavy usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 17,200 miles per year. There is a significant acceleration in usage starting after May 2022, where the odometer climbed from 22,982 miles to 76,486 miles in just 26 months. Since January 2024, the car has consistently covered roughly 15,000 miles every six months. This high-frequency usage pattern places accelerated stress on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems compared to lower-mileage examples. A physical inspection should focus on the components most susceptible to high-mileage wear. The failure in December 2023 at 75,866 miles regarding wiper efficiency and a side repeater suggests minor lapses in peripheral maintenance, though these were rectified quickly. However, the June 2023 advisory for perishing tyres at 58,185 miles indicates that rubber components may be aging faster than their tread depth. Given the high mileage, a buyer must verify the condition of brake pads, check for leaks in shock absorbers, and inspect the integrity of the suspension control arms for excessive play.