2022 Kia Niro 2 Ev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 18,310 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Niro 2 Ev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 93.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (92.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 11.2% in the 150k+ group versus 5.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.5% | 999 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 510 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.2% | 409 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.4% | 66 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.1% | 26 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.1% | 23 |
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 | 679 |
| 2 | Wipers | 346 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 267 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 161 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 140 |
| 6 | Washers | 111 |
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 | 17.6% | 3,218 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.4% | 803 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.5% | 454 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.1% | 383 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 211 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.0% | 181 |
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 | 5,477 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 6,977 | 7.1% |
| 60-90k | 3,733 | 6.4% |
| 90-120k | 1,631 | 7.8% |
| 120-150k | 358 | 8.7% |
| 150k+ | 134 | 11.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 60 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 3,428 | 4.0% |
| 2024 | 4,662 | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 10,160 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Niro 2 Ev
Before buying a 2022 Kia Niro 2 Ev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.5% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (5.5% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.2% 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.
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 2 Evs pass their MOT?
93.5% of the 18,310 2022 Kia Niro 2 Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Niro 2 Ev?
Tyres, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.8%).
Does the 2022 Niro 2 Ev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.1% in the 0-30k band to 11.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 18,310 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.