Kia Niro MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Niro. Check any Niro by registration number below.

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82.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.2%

vs Kia Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Kia Niro — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Niro has an average MOT pass rate of 82.0%, which is 4.2 percentage points below the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Niro is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Kia Niro fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. If you are preparing your Niro for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Kia Niro, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Niro performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 47 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2022

Based on 1,348 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

7.4%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

2021

Based on 17,658 vehicles

91.6%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

8.8%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

2020

Based on 32,255 vehicles

92.5%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

7.4%

Mileage at 3yr

43k mi

Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

2019

Based on 25,699 vehicles

90.5%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

9.5%

Mileage at 3yr

70k mi

Mileage at 5yr

84k mi

2018

Based on 18,349 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

9.7%

Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

2017

Based on 11,285 vehicles

87.2%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

12.7%

Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

2016

Based on 15,000 vehicles

0.9%Poor

Kia average: 86.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

0.1%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

40k mi

0

Based on 40,429 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Kia average: 86.2%

Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

Top MOT Failures — Kia Niro

The most common reasons a Kia Niro fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.4%

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.1%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.1%

A tyre seriously damaged

1.0%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

0.7%

Kia Niro Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Niro

Kia Niro — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Niro MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Niro?

The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Niro is 82.0% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Niro?

The most common MOT failures on the Kia Niro are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.4%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.1%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Kia Niro reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 82.0%, the Kia Niro is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Niro?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Kia Niro?

Typical mileage for the Kia Niro: 39,713 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Niro to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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