Electric Kia Niro: MOT pass rate
88.9% of electric Kia Niros pass the MOT first time, measured across 1,390 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 61,729.
Electric against the other Kia Niro versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 90.7% | 47,100 |
| Electric | 88.9% | 1,390 |
| All Kia Niro | 90.7% | 48,516 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
No exhaust, no emissions test and far fewer moving parts, which is why EVs post the highest pass rates of any fuel type. Tyres and suspension take the load instead, since they are heavier.
On the Kia Niro specifically, hybrid is the strongest at 90.7%, and this electric version sits 1.8 points below the 90.7% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The electric Kia Niro fails more often than the model average, so budget for the items that catch this fuel type and treat a fresh MOT as worth paying for. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average electric Kia Niro had covered 61,729 miles at test, against 47,385 for the hybrid. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Kia Niro page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Kia Niro fuel types
- Hybrid Kia Niro - 90.7%