2020 · 4 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2020 Kia Niro MOT pass rate and common faults

18,664 MOT tests in 2024. 88.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time88.0%
Failed or needed repairs12.0%
Typical mileage at test34,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,664 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    471 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    309 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    59 marked dangerous
  7. Side repeaters: not working0.3%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.2%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  3. Lights & electrics2.6%
  4. Brakes1.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  6. Suspension0.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%

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 2020 Kia Niro?

In 2024, 88.0% of 2020 Kia Niro cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,664 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Kia Niro?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; 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 2020 Kia Niro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).