2024 Kia Niro — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2024 Kia Niro passed 97.7% of its 2,125 recorded MOT tests. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 3.6% of the time, so this is 1.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.4%) and visibility (1.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, washers and headlamp — tread depth alone was recorded 36 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2024 Niro fails 2.1% of the time in the 0-30k band and 2.3% at 60-90k, a spread of only 0.2 points.
Split by fuel, electric examples fail 1.6pp more often than hybrid ones (3.1% vs 1.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 8.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.4% | 50 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.2% | 26 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 13 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.2% | 4 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 3 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 36 |
| 2 | Washers | 16 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 12 |
| 4 | Wipers | 11 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 3 |
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 | 8.2% | 175 |
| 2 | Other defects | 2.9% | 61 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 19 |
| 4 | Steering | 0.4% | 9 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.3% | 6 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 2 |
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 | 1,331 | 2.1% |
| 30-60k | 705 | 2.7% |
| 60-90k | 87 | 2.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electric | 1,068 | 3.1% |
| Hybrid | 1,057 | 1.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 143 | 1.4% |
| 2025 | 1,982 | 2.4% |
What to check before buying a 2024 Niro
On a 2024 Niro, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 2.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (2.4% 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 (1.2% 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 (0.6% 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 2024 Kia Niros pass their MOT?
97.7% of the 2,125 2024 Kia Niro MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 2.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2024 Kia Niro?
Tyres, recorded in 2.4% of tests, followed by visibility (1.2%).
Does the 2024 Niro get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.1% in the 0-30k band to 2.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,125 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.