2019 Kia Niro · 23,516 MOT tests
2019 Kia Niro reliability
2019 Kia Niros fail 13% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Niro years (23,516 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Niros: 13%)
- 13%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Niros: 13%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 37,269
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,516
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 3.9% of tests fail here (16% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Kia Niro
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Lights and electrics3.2%
- Brakes1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.84%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.63%
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 1.34%
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 1.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Main beam headlamp not working 0.51%
A failed main beam reduces night-time visibility on unlit roads, so the headlamp should be repaired promptly.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.45%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.16%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.9%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.69%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.69%)
Is a 2019 Kia Niro reliable?
2019 Kia Niros fail 13% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 Niro years (23,516 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Kia Niro MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.84% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.63% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.34% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Kia Niro have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Kia Niro shows 37,269 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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