KIA Niro
Registered from 2015 to 2023.
About this model
The Kia Niro is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by Kia since 2016. It is an electrification-focused vehicle, offering three versions: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric variants.
From the Wikipedia article Kia Niro, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2020 1.6 hybrid. 912 of 13,288 tests failed, 7%.
Better than 67% of 2020 cars. The typical one fails 8%, across 906 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 66% | 604 |
| Lights and electrics | 16% | 142 |
| Visibility | 13% | 118 |
| Brakes | 6% | 58 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3% | 23 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 3% | 23 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 66% of its failures
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Brakes — 6% of its failures
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
- Lights and electrics — 16% of its failures
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Visibility — 13% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 100–120k miles this one fails 12% of its inspections, against the 16% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 5% | 5,654 | |
| 20–40k miles | 8% | 10% | 5,536 | |
| 40–60k miles | 10% | 13% | 1,527 | |
| 60–80k miles | 10% | 14% | 377 | |
| 80–100k miles | 9% | 16% | 120 | |
| 100–120k miles | 12% | 16% | 41 |
13,255 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | electric · 162 hp · 1786 kg · 2708 mm wheelbase · 160 Wh/km |
| 2021 | electric · 201 hp · 1812 kg · 2700 mm wheelbase · 159 Wh/km |
| 2020 | 1.6 hybrid · 1490 kg · 2700 mm wheelbase · 5.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.6 hybrid · 1594 kg · 2700 mm wheelbase · 1.3 L/100km (WLTP) · 159 Wh/km |
| 2018 | 1.6 hybrid · 1594 kg · 2700 mm wheelbase · 1.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.6 hybrid · 104 hp · 1602 kg · 2698 mm wheelbase · 1.4 L/100km (NEDC) · 98 Wh/km |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/0790/19
The main relay within the power relay assembly may have inadequate connections between its contacts. This may cause a short circuit or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of fire and potential accident.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00017/25
Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may enter into the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) in the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA). This can cause a short circuit, resulting in the vehicle catching fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/01869/25
The contact area of the female-female (F-F) plug connector, of the high-voltage battery safety plug can develop over time high electrical resistance and consequently overheat and melt. This may lead to a loss of propulsion or a fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users