Kia Niro 2 Phev S-A
From 2,602 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Niro 2 Phev S-As fare better: 2023 models pass at 100% vs 90.5% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 34 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 34 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 32 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 29 |
| wiper blade defective | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| parking brake inoperative on one side | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100% | - |
| 2022 | 93.1% | a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
| 2021 | 91.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 90.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Niro 2 Phev S-As tested had between 28,347 and 44,303 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,744 median miles, the Niro 2 Phev S-A has 0.024 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 Phev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Kia Niro 2 Phev S-A has a 91.9% MOT pass rate based on 2,602 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Niro 2 Phev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Niro 2 Phev S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Niro 2 Phev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Niro 2 Phev S-A is 33,744 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,347 and 44,303 miles.
Buying a used Niro 2 Phev S-A?
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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