2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Kia Niro MOT pass rate and common faults

1,186 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,186 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    34 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    27 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%
  9. Washers: not working0.7%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres7.8%
  2. Brakes5.3%
  3. Lights & electrics3.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  5. Suspension1.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Kia Niro?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2016 Kia Niro cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,186 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Kia Niro?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Kia Niro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).