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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kia Niro 4 Ev. Check any Niro 4 Ev by registration number below.

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93.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.1%

vs Kia Avg

5

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kia Niro 4 Ev — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kia Niro 4 Ev has an average MOT pass rate of 93.2%, which is 7.1 percentage points above the Kia brand average of 86.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Niro 4 Ev is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Kia Niro 4 Ev fails its MOT are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your Niro 4 Ev for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Kia Niro 4 Ev, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kia Niro 4 Ev performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 185 vehicles

97.3%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

2.2%

2022

Based on 109 vehicles

96.3%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.6%

Mileage at 3yr

55k mi

2021

Based on 250 vehicles

90.8%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

10.5%

Mileage at 3yr

64k mi

2020

Based on 12,953 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

10.7%

Mileage at 3yr

57k mi

Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

0

Based on 5,748 vehicles

91.7%Excellent
Kia average: 86.2%
Mileage at 5yr

35k mi

Top MOT Failures — Kia Niro 4 Ev

The most common reasons a Kia Niro 4 Ev fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.7%
2

A tyre cords visible or damaged

1.6%
3

A tyre seriously damaged

1.3%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.0%
5

A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

0.2%
Kia Niro 4 Ev Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.2%

Front Offside

1.1%

Rear Offside

0.5%

Other Kia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kia models.

Kia Magentis

60.1% pass rate

Kia X Ceed

100.0% pass rate

Kia Carens

56.6% pass rate

Kia Xceed Edition Isg

90.2% pass rate

Kia Ceed

87.6% pass rate

Kia Sorento

80.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kia Niro 4 Ev

Kia Niro 4 Ev — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kia Niro 4 Ev MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kia Niro 4 Ev?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kia Niro 4 Ev is 93.2% compared to the Kia average of 86.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kia Niro 4 Ev?
The most common MOT failures on the Kia Niro 4 Ev are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.7%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.6%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Kia Niro 4 Ev reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.2%, the Kia Niro 4 Ev is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kia Niro 4 Ev?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kia Niro 4 Ev?
Typical mileage for the Kia Niro 4 Ev: 55,175 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Niro 4 Ev to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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