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Kia Niro 3 EV reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·7,123 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.
89%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
7,123 tests · fleet 89%
89%
Where the Niro 3 EV fails
Suspension100
Brakes100
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres95
Lights & electrics97
Fails more often on tyres, lights & electrics. Holds up better on suspension, brakes, body & structure.
Share of up to 3 years Kia Niro 3 EV MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
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).
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