KIA NIRO 4 EV MOT Pass Rate
90.4% of 1,702 KIA NIRO 4 EV MOT tests pass.
The NIRO 4 EV passes its MOT 90.4% of the time — well above the average across all KIA models, which sits at 78.7%.
The KIA NIRO 4 EV passes its MOT 90.4% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 100.0% at 0–3 years to 89.9% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 100.0% | 81 | 35,318 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.9% | 1,621 | 51,990 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the KIA NIRO 4 EV
The most common reason the KIA NIRO 4 EV fails its MOT is tyres — present in 63.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 63.8% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Visibility | 23.0% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.0% | inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
| Brakes | 13.6% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Road Wheels | 1.4% | fixing missing |
| Steering | 0.9% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 0.9% | has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.9% | insecure |
Related KIA models
- KIA SPORTAGE — 79.4% pass rate
- KIA PICANTO — 75.2% pass rate
- KIA CEED — 71.2% pass rate
- KIA RIO — 74.0% pass rate
- KIA NIRO — 91.0% pass rate
- KIA VENGA — 77.3% pass rate