Kia Niro 2 Ev
From 6,624 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 128 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 128 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 92 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 80 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 27 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 20 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 14 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 7 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 6 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 6 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90.3% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2022 | 91.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 90.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Niro 2 Evs tested had between 26,271 and 58,351 miles on the clock.
At 44,357 median miles, the Niro 2 Ev has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kia models
| Kia Sportage | 81% |
| Kia Picanto | 76.9% |
| Kia Ceed | 73.9% |
| Kia Rio | 74.7% |
| Kia Venga | 77.2% |
Common questions
What is the Kia Niro 2 Ev MOT pass rate?
The Kia Niro 2 Ev has a 91% MOT pass rate based on 6,624 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Niro 2 Ev?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Niro 2 Ev is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 128 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Niro 2 Ev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Niro 2 Ev is 44,357 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,271 and 58,351 miles.
Buying a used Niro 2 Ev?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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