Kia Niro reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 72,781 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 72,781 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 87% of Kia Niro cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Niro tends to fail
Share of Kia Niro cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on suspension, body & structure, steering.
Common questions
Is the Kia Niro reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Kia Niro is about average for its age: 87% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Kia Niro?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Kia Niro in 2024: up to 3 years, 89%; 4 to 7 years, 87%; and 8 to 12 years, 85%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Kia Niro MOT?
For Kia Niro cars aged up to 3 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (3.9% of tests vs 3% fleet).