2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Kia Niro MOT pass rate and common faults

6,641 MOT tests in 2024. 85.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time85.4%
Failed or needed repairs14.6%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,641 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    172 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    141 marked dangerous
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.7%
  6. Side repeaters: not working0.5%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.1%
  2. Lights & electrics4.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.1%
  4. Brakes2.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  6. Suspension0.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.2%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Kia Niro?

In 2024, 85.4% of 2018 Kia Niro cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,641 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Kia Niro?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; 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 2018 Kia Niro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).