2022 Kia Niro 2 Hev S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 3,108 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Kia Niro 2 Hev S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 92.1% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.9%).

Pass rate

3,108

MOT tests analysed

7.9%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

2.8

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 2 Hev S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.9%	151
2	Visibility	4.4%	136
3	Brakes	1.1%	34
4	Lighting & signalling	0.9%	27
5	Suspension	0.3%	9
6	Steering	0.2%	5

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 2 Hev S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Wipers	154
2	Headlamp aim	29
3	Tread depth	27
4	Electronic parking brake	26
5	Rbt (sp)	22
6	Washers	18

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Kia Niro 2 Hev S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	23.6%	734
2	Other defects	5.6%	175
3	Visibility	3.9%	121
4	Brakes	2.7%	83
5	Steering	1.1%	35
6	Lighting & signalling	0.6%	19

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 2 Hev S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,838	6.6%
30-60k	952	10.1%
60-90k	221	11.3%
90-120k	70	5.7%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2022 Niro 2 Hev S-A
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN)	2,922	8.3%
Hybrid	186	1.6%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Niro 2 Hev S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2022	58	0.0%
2023	128	2.3%
2024	155	8.4%
2025	2,767	8.3%

What to check before buying a 2022 Niro 2 Hev S-A

Before buying a 2022 Kia Niro 2 Hev S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.9% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.9% 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 (4.4% 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.
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 2 Hev S-As pass their MOT?

92.1% of the 3,108 2022 Kia Niro 2 Hev S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Kia Niro 2 Hev S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 4.9% of tests, followed by visibility (4.4%).

Does the 2022 Niro 2 Hev S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 5.7% in the 90-120k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,108 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.