2017 · 7 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2017 Kia Niro MOT pass rate and common faults

4,040 MOT tests in 2024. 84.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time84.4%
Failed or needed repairs15.6%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,040 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    114 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    83 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements1.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    36 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    38 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.6%
  2. Brakes5.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  4. Lights & electrics3.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Steering0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.8%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2017 Kia Niro?

In 2024, 84.4% of 2017 Kia Niro cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,040 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Kia Niro?

The most common failure reasons were 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; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Kia Niro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).