2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 Kia Niro MOT pass rate and common faults

25,160 MOT tests in 2024. 88.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time88.9%
Failed or needed repairs11.1%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 25,160 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    679 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    669 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    92 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.2%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    53 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.0%
  2. Lights & electrics2.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  4. Brakes0.9%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.5%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2021 Kia Niro?

In 2024, 88.9% of 2021 Kia Niro cars passed their MOT first time, across 25,160 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Kia Niro?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Kia Niro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).