Kia Niro 2 S A (2020)
2020 Kia Niro 2 S A
CarHunch is tracking 141 2020 Kia Niro 2 S A vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 2020 Kia Niro 2 S-A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.8%, which is notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these vehicles encounter more issues at their first test than typical. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at 0%, so safety isn't a concern here.
At around 33,000 miles for a four-year-old car, these Niros are running below average mileage, yet they're still failing MOTs more often than expected—pointing to quality or design issues rather than wear-and-tear. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on why it might need work despite low mileage, and budget for potential first-test failures.
We have 141 2020 Kia Niro 2 S A vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2020 Kia Niro 2 S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (97%) | 137 | 73% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Kia Niro 2 S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Kia Niro 2 S A vehicles fall between 24,475 and 45,859 miles.
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