2022 Kia Niro 3 Ev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,725 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Niro 3 Ev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 92.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (92.3%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.2% | 142 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.7% | 74 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 71 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 23 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 9 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.1% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 81 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 78 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 52 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 16 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 13 |
| 6 | Washers | 13 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.5% | 503 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.2% | 169 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.0% | 136 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 73 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 22 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 18 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,230 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 980 | 8.2% |
| 60-90k | 320 | 6.3% |
| 90-120k | 132 | 9.1% |
| 120-150k | 43 | 7.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 32 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 260 | 3.1% |
| 2024 | 368 | 4.1% |
| 2025 | 2,065 | 8.4% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Niro 3 Ev
Before buying a 2022 Kia Niro 3 Ev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (2.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (2.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Kia Niro 3 Evs pass their MOT?
92.8% of the 2,725 2022 Kia Niro 3 Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Niro 3 Ev?
Tyres, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by visibility (2.7%).
Does the 2022 Niro 3 Ev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.4% in the 0-30k band to 7.0% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,725 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.