KIA NIRO MOT pass rate
91.4% of 114,607 KIA NIRO MOT tests pass.
The NIRO passes its MOT 91.4% of the time — well above the average across all KIA models, which sits at 80.1%.
The KIA NIRO passes its MOT 91.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 92.4% at 0–3 years to 88.2% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.4% | 39,550 | 35,965 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.4% | 62,523 | 45,492 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.2% | 12,532 | 68,194 miles |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA NIRO
The most common reason the KIA NIRO fails its MOT is tyres — present in 51.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 51.9% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Visibility | 23.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 21.8% | Too low |
| Brakes | 11.2% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Suspension | 1.4% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 0.9% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.9% | Webbing significantly weakened |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.8% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 82.0% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 77.1% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 74.4% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 75.6% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 79.3% pass rate
- KIA SORENTO — 76.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the KIA NIRO?
- 91.4% of KIA NIRO MOT tests pass, based on 114,607 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the KIA NIRO?
- The most common reason the KIA NIRO fails its MOT is tyres — present in 51.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has ply or cords exposed".
- Does this show the KIA NIRO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the KIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.