2021 KIA Niro 4 + EV Electricity · YS70 NFD

The vehicle presents a clean bill of health at its most recent MOT on 4 February 2026, recording a pass with zero defects at 53,765 miles. The overall maintenance trend is stable and improving. A minor failure on 5 February 2025 for an inoperative reversing lamp and rear fog lamp was promptly rectified, with the subsequent test on 12 February 2025 passing cleanly just one week later. That swift remediation suggests the previous owner addressed basic electrical faults without delay, and the subsequent two tests through to early 2026 have remained entirely advisory-free. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable. From the first recorded test on 23 January 2024 at 36,406 miles through to 4 February 2026 at 53,765 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 17,359 miles over a two-year window, averaging close to the expected 10,753 miles per year for a five-year-old car. There are no alarming gaps in the record that would suggest long periods of disuse, nor any sudden spikes in accumulation that might indicate disproportionate wear on high-mileage components. The annual test intervals align neatly with the mileage progression, reinforcing a pattern of regular, routine use. From a structural and mechanical standpoint, the absence of any advisories or failures across four recorded tests is encouraging. No suspension wear, brake deterioration, exhaust emissions concerns, or corrosion issues have surfaced. Still, a buyer should physically inspect the underside for stone-chip damage and early corrosion on the subframe and suspension arms, as electric vehicles carry heavy battery packs that place sustained load on bushes and dampers. The tyres and brake discs deserve close scrutiny at this mileage, given that regenerative braking in the Niro EV can mask uneven pad wear while still allowing calipers to seize or discs to lip. The reversing lamp and rear fog lamp faults from February 2025 were trivial, but a buyer should verify all exterior lighting functions correctly, including the charge port illumination and rear light clusters, which are common weak points on this model. Test the charging cable and onboard charger for smooth operation, and listen for any whine from the reduction gear during a short drive. The MOT record tells a reassuring story, but a hands-on inspection of the high-voltage battery state of health via a Kia diagnostic tool would add meaningful confidence beyond what paperwork alone can offer.