Kia Niro 3 Ev
From 7,807 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Niro 3 Evs fare better: 2023 models pass at 97.6% vs 90.5% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 177 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 | 177 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 138 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 110 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 58 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 33 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 20 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 18 |
| wiper blade defective | 17 |
| a reversing lamp inoperative | 16 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 15 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 41.2% of failures are serious: 41.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £61.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 97.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, number plate showing an incorrect registration |
| 2022 | 92.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2021 | 89% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Niro 3 Evs tested had between 20,272 and 48,459 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,223 median miles, the Niro 3 Ev has 0.034 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 3 Ev MOT pass rate?
The Kia Niro 3 Ev has a 89.5% MOT pass rate based on 7,807 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Niro 3 Ev?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Niro 3 Ev is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 177 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Niro 3 Ev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Niro 3 Ev is 31,223 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,272 and 48,459 miles.
Buying a used Niro 3 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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