Kia Niro 3 EV reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 7,123 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 7,123 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Kia Niro 3 EV cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in tyres and lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Niro 3 EV tends to fail
Share of Kia Niro 3 EV cars aged up to 3 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on tyres, lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on suspension, brakes, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Kia Niro 3 EV reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Kia Niro 3 EV is about average for its age: 89% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. Give tyres and lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Kia Niro 3 EV?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Kia Niro 3 EV in 2024: up to 3 years, 89%. 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 3 EV MOT?
For Kia Niro 3 EV cars aged up to 3 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (4.9% of tests vs 3% fleet), lights & electrics (3% of tests vs 1.7% fleet).