2020 Kia Niro · 26,018 MOT tests
2020 Kia Niro reliability
2020 Kia Niros fail 11.8% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Niro years (26,018 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Niros: 13%)
- 11.8%
- 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 3
- 32,313
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,018
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2021 cars: 31% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.7% of tests fail here (21% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Kia Niro
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Brakes0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.1%
- Number plates and VIN0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.16%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.45%
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 1.27%
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 1.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
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.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.23%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.86%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.76%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.51%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.43%)
Is a 2020 Kia Niro reliable?
2020 Kia Niros fail 11.8% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 Niro years (26,018 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Kia Niro MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.16% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.45% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Kia Niro have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Kia Niro shows 32,313 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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