2017 Kia Niro · 13,534 MOT tests
2017 Kia Niro reliability
2017 Kia Niros fail 15.1% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Niro years (13,534 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Niros: 13%)
- 15.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Niros: 13%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 47,510
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,534
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.1% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 57% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Kia Niro
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Brakes3.1%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Suspension0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.73%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.75%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.66%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.55%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 0.66%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 0.64%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.92%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.41%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.55%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.07%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.94%)
Is a 2017 Kia Niro reliable?
2017 Kia Niros fail 15.1% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 Niro years (13,534 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Kia Niro MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.73% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.75% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Kia Niro have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Kia Niro shows 47,510 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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