KIA NIRO 4 + EV MOT Pass Rate
93.4% of 3,780 KIA NIRO 4 + EV MOT tests pass.
The NIRO 4 + EV passes its MOT 93.4% of the time — well above the average across all KIA models, which sits at 78.7%.
The KIA NIRO 4 + EV passes its MOT 93.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 93.0% at 0–3 years versus 93.6% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.0% | 1,705 | 29,991 miles |
| 3–6 years | 93.6% | 2,075 | 42,678 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA NIRO 4 + EV
The most common reason the KIA NIRO 4 + EV fails its MOT is tyres — present in 68.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 68.5% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.3% | too low |
| Visibility | 15.3% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 3.9% | significantly and obviously worn |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.8% | damaged |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.2% | panel damaged and likely to cause injury |
| Suspension | 0.9% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 0.6% | locking device missing |
| Road Wheels | 0.6% | fixing missing |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 79.4% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 75.2% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 71.2% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 74.0% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.0% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 77.3% pass rate