CarVerify

Kia Niro 2 S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

Free Kia Niro 2 S-a car check

Is the Kia Niro 2 S-a reliable? We analysed 392 real MOT tests across 245 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Kia Niro 2 S-a? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 392 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
97.7%
Typical Mileage
42,404mi
Annual Mileage
7,756mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kia Niro 2 S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kia Niro 2 S-a.

Kia Niro 2 S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kia Niro 2 S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kia Niro 2 S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kia Niro 2 S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,331 mi/yr
Typical
7,756 mi/yr
Average
8,382 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,266 mi/yr

Kia Niro 2 S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kia Niro 2 S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
42,404 mi
75th Percentile
57,094 mi
95th Percentile
83,826 mi
Max Recorded
153,381 mi

How Does the Kia Niro 2 S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kia Niro 2 S-a THIS CAR 97.7% 392 42,404 mi — yrs
Kia Sportage 80.4% 2,634,551 53,679 mi 26 yrs
Kia Picanto 77.1% 2,626,043 39,084 mi 22 yrs
Kia Ceed 76.1% 1,665,385 60,630 mi 19 yrs
Audi RS 3 Carbon Black TFSI QUAT Sa 90.7% 764 21,108 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kia Sportage (80.4% pass rate) and the Kia Picanto (77.1% pass rate), the Kia Niro 2 S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

Found a Kia Niro 2 S-a you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Kia Niro 2 S-a

Should you buy a used Kia Niro 2 S-a?

The Kia Niro 2 S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 97.7% across 392 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Kia Niro 2 S-a owner drives around 7,756 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Kia Niro 2 S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kia Niro 2 S-a reliable?
Based on 392 MOT tests, the Kia Niro 2 S-a has a 97.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kia Niro 2 S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kia Niro 2 S-a do per year?
The typical Kia Niro 2 S-a does around 7,756 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kia Niro 2 S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kia Niro 2 S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.