2022 Kia Niro 3 Hev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,703 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Niro 3 Hev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 95.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%).

Pass rate

1,703

MOT tests analysed

4.5%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Kia Niro 3 Hev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	2.4%	41
2	Tyres	2.1%	35
3	Brakes	1.1%	18
4	Lighting & signalling	0.8%	14
5	Road wheels	0.1%	2
6	Steering	0.1%	2

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Kia Niro 3 Hev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	44
2	Headlamp aim	16
3	Rbt (sp)	16
4	Electronic parking brake	8
5	Tread depth	5
6	Washers	4

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Kia Niro 3 Hev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	10.8%	183
2	Other defects	5.6%	96
3	Brakes	2.6%	44
4	Visibility	1.7%	29
5	Road wheels	0.4%	7
6	Lighting & signalling	0.4%	6

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Niro 3 Hev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,283	3.6%
30-60k	395	7.3%

What to check before buying a 2022 Niro 3 Hev S-A

Before buying a 2022 Kia Niro 3 Hev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 2.4% of tests for this year.

Visibility (2.4% 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.
Tyres (2.1% 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.
Brakes (1.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

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 Hev S-As pass their MOT?

95.5% of the 1,703 2022 Kia Niro 3 Hev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.5% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Niro 3 Hev S-A?

Visibility, recorded in 2.4% of tests, followed by tyres (2.1%).

Does the 2022 Niro 3 Hev S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.6% in the 0-30k band to 7.3% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,703 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.