Kia Niro MOT Results

Registered in 2017

89.3% pass rate

from 4,434 tests in 2021

(17% better than other 2017 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Kia Niro is unusually good or bad.

4.6% fail on Tyres (36% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Condition (68% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.023% fail on Size/type
2.7% fail on Visibility (27% better than other 2017 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Wipers
- 0.47% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.090% fail on Windscreen
1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.45% fail on Direction indicators (84% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.45% fail on Flashing type (84% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.41% fail on Side repeaters (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.045% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.18% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.11% fail on Headlamps (78% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.068% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.045% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.045% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.023% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.023% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.023% fail on Horn
1.3% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Brake performance (97% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.36% fail on Rbt
      - 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.29% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.29% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      - 0.023% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.023% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.023% fail on Rbt
      - 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.16% fail on Lever
- 0.11% fail on Mechanical brake components (92% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.090% fail on Brake discs and drums (74% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.090% fail on Brake discs (74% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.068% fail on Brake linings and pads (95% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.068% fail on Brake pads (95% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.045% fail on Pedal
  - 0.045% fail on Hand lever
- 0.045% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.045% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.023% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.023% fail on Electronic stability control
0.36% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.29% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.29% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.045% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.045% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.023% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.023% fail on Undertray
0.18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.14% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.068% fail on Front passenger's door (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.068% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.068% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.068% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Transmission
  - 0.023% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.023% fail on Joints
  - 0.023% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.023% fail on Joints
0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.11% fail on Registration plates
0.068% fail on Suspension (92% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.023% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.023% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
0.045% fail on Steering
- 0.023% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.023% fail on Steering rack
- 0.023% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.023% fail on Track rod end
0.023% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.023% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.023% fail on Condition
0.023% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.023% fail on Attachment