Kia Niro Connect Hev S-A
From 548 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged and wiper blade defective. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 4 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 1 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 1 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| electronic parking brake mil indicates a malfunction | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Niro Connect Hev S-As tested had between 15,875 and 26,929 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,031 median miles, the Niro Connect Hev S-A has 0.025 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 Connect Hev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Kia Niro Connect Hev S-A has a 94.5% MOT pass rate based on 548 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kia Niro Connect Hev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Kia Niro Connect Hev S-A is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Kia Niro Connect Hev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kia Niro Connect Hev S-A is 22,031 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,875 and 26,929 miles.
Buying a used Niro Connect Hev 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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